Site Hygienist – Casual

Who are we?

Sanitarium Health Food Company is an Australian-owned FMCG company with iconic household brands, a rich history and an unwavering commitment to make a positive health impact.

What sets us apart?  

We combine the dynamic pace of a fast-moving consumer goods business with over 125 years of serving goodness by delivering affordable nutritious products, promoting health and caring for our communities. 

The heart of our workplace are our people and their passion is the driving force behind our success. Anchored by our shared values, we work together to achieve our purpose of changing lives every day through whole person health.

At Sanitarium you’ll find a genuine connection between our team and the impact they make in our workplace and in our communities. 

About the Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Casual Site Hygienist to join our team on a flexible, on-call basis. This important role is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of our site amenities, including lunchrooms, meeting rooms, administration areas, and general common spaces. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene is essential to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all staff and visitors.

As a casual team member, you will be stepping in to support our hygiene team as needed. This means availability is key — you may be called upon to work any day between Sunday and Friday. Shifts will be within either Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Afternoon Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), with the potential for 4-hour shifts depending on the site’s requirements.

This role is perfect for someone who values flexibility, takes pride in maintaining high hygiene standards, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in cleaning or hygiene services is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you’re dependable, proactive, and ready to make a difference in our workplace, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to Site WHS policies. Escalate hazards, accidents and near misses to Team Leader in a timely manner.
• Identity, control and report on food safety and allergen hazards. Adhere to specific department conditions of entry and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ensure effective cleaning, sanitising and housekeeping of amenities, lunchrooms, canteen dining area, ancillary areas and meeting rooms to a high standard.
• Maintain stock levels of required chemicals and cleaning equipment and store appropriately.
• Safe preparation of cleaning chemicals and operation of cleaning equipment. Eg. Floor scrubber
• Adequate completion of hygiene records and tasks in accordance to the pre-determined cleaning schedule.
• Relief of team members as required.

What do we offer?

A role at Sanitarium means more than simply taking a job; it’s an invitation to a supportive workplace where our people can experience long and rewarding careers.  As valued members of our purpose-driven team, you’ll contribute to the expansion of our iconic, trusted household brands while pioneering innovation for our collective future.

We offer exciting professional development opportunities, enticing benefits and a constructive workplace culture that fosters continuous learning and personal growth.  Here, you’re not just another employee; you’re an integral part of our team and your contributions matter. 

How to Apply.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability using the apply link. The selection process will involve interviews, a pre employment medical and background checks. The commencement date for this role will be discussed at interview. If you have any further questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]