Environmental Services Manager (Grade 6)
Employment Type - Permanent Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 80
Job Category - Management - Senior/Middle - Non Clinical
Req Id - 6237
- This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
- Lead and develop the Environmental Services team across multiple sites.
- Full time permanent role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
About the Role
Join our Environmental Services Senior Leadership team as Environmental Services Manager (HS6), reporting to the Director, Environmental Services with 8 direct reports.
You'll oversee critical non-clinical services across all Barwon Health sites including Mail Services, Mortuary Services, Linen Services, Cleaning, Ward Support, Accommodation, Ancillary Services, Waste Management and Pest Control.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Environmental Services team across multiple sites.
- Manage budgets, resources, and contractor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with NSQHS Standards, safety, and accreditation requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Collaborate with clinical teams, People & Culture, Finance, and external stakeholders.
- Respond to emergency situations with technical expertise and leadership
About You
We're seeking a positive, motivational leader with strong focus on continuous improvement and service excellence.
Essential Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification (Degree preferred) in Hospitality, Business Management or Administration.
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
Essential Experience:
- Leadership role in healthcare or hospitality sector.
- Managing unionised workforce and change management processes.
- Multi-disciplinary team management including cleaning/housekeeping in hospital or healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of Victorian NSQHS Standards.
- Strategic planning and critical business project delivery.
- Strong financial literacy across multiple service line budgets.
- Infection Prevention and Control in healthcare settings.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and computer skills.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Andrew Gibson
Email: andrew.gibson@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: 0438 037 687
Application closing date: 10 March 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.