• Lead and coordinate essential hospital operations during critical after-hours periods
• Make real-time decisions that keep patients, staff, and services safe and supported
• Enjoy variety, autonomy, and career growth within a global organisation

Compass Group Australia will deliver essential support services at the new Footscray Hospital, one of Victoria’s largest health infrastructure projects. We will provide vital services, including patient services, environmental services, food, security, help desk, and more. As a public hospital with clinical services provided by Western Health, this state-of-the-art facility will play a key role in supporting the community—be part of something bigger and help shape the future of healthcare in Victoria.

THE POSITION

• Oversee hospital operations after hours.
• Act as first point of contact for operational and emergency issues.
• Supervise cleaning, security, utilities, and support staff.
• Coordinate contractors and internal teams for urgent issues.
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Maintain shift reports, incident logs, and handovers.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

THE PERSON

• Experience in a supervisory role (cleaning, patient services, food services, helpdesk).
• Healthcare or hospital background highly regarded.
• Strong staff management and training experience.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Effective communicator and decision-maker under pressure.
• Professional, approachable, and solution-focused.
• Mandatory: National Police Check + Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).

THE BENEFITS

• Key leadership role supporting essential hospital services.
• Variety and autonomy – every shift is different.
• Work with a supportive Compass team.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a global organisation with career pathways.