Environmental Service Assistant - Monash Medical Centre

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:
Join our team as an Environmental Services Assistant (ESA) on a full time or part time basis to work at Monash Medical Centre based in Clayton

Being part of the Support Services team, and reporting to General Services Manager, ESAs are responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe hospital environment; not only for patients, but also for visitors and colleagues across Monash Health. Directly supporting patient recovery and staff safety, ESAs deliver high-quality environmental services across clinical and non-clinical areas.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Delivering general and detailed cleaning of theatres, wards, offices, and public areas
• Ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control protocols at all times
• Adhering to safety protocols when using cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with safety guidelines
• Managing waste removal and disposal procedures safely and responsibly
• Maintaining cleaning schedules and documentation
• Reporting maintenance or safety hazards promptly
• Complete relevant workplace training modules
• Distribution and collection of linen.

We currently have the following opportunities available:

Position 1: ESA - Theatre cleaning (external)
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 22:30-0700
Total Hours per Fortnight: 80 including ADO

Position 2: ESA - Emergency Department
Days: Friday Saturday Sunday
Hours: 14:30-23:00
Total Hours per Fortnight: 48

Position 3: ESA - Emergency Department
Days: Monday-Thursday
Hours: 14:30-23:00
Total Hours per Fortnight: 64

Position 4: ESA - IT department & office cleaning, waste disposal
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 0630-1500
Total Hours per Fortnight: 80 including ADO

Position 5: ESA - Consulting Suite Cleaning
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 0630-1500
Total Hours per Fortnight: 80 including ADO

Position 6: ESA - Laboratories, engineering & change room cleaning department
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 0630-1500
Total Hours per Fortnight: 80 including ADO

Position 7: ESA – Special medicine building
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 0630 - 1300

Total Hours per Fortnight: 60

Position 8: Public Areas & Amenities
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 0630-1500

Total Hours per Fortnight: 80 including ADO

About You:
To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in environmental services within a hospital or commercial cleaning setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of infection control and hygiene practices. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills. Whether you’re work independently or as part of a team; you always follow manual handling, safety protocols, and procedural instructions.

In Return:
As an ESA, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. ESAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across environmental and support services.

As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

About Us:
Our Environmental Services Team plays a vital role in supporting Monash Health’s mission to provide safe, high-quality care. We are a diverse and dedicated group committed to cleanliness, infection control, and patient wellbeing.

About Monash Medical Centre:

Monash Medical Centre in Clayton is a major teaching and research hospital offering comprehensive specialist services, including surgery, medicine, mental health, and palliative care. An expansion is underway to construct a seven-storey tower that will increase surgical capacity, enhance maternity services, and support the growing healthcare needs of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

We’re proud of how our Support Services teams contribute to a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff. 

Watch now to discover the rewarding opportunities in our General and Environmental Services team. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Alan on 0438 512 516.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close: 12 September 2025