Environmental Services Assistant - Victorian Heart Hospital
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work
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.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.
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 on a full time or part time ongoing basis to work as part of a team performing cleaning duties.
You will be rostered to work the following shift each week subject to the position that is applied for:
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Position 1: Monday to Friday 14:30 - 23:00 (76 hours per fortnight)
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Position 2: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 6:30 - 15:00 (48 hours per fortnight)
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Position 3: Tuesday & Wednesday 14:30 - 23:00 (32 hours per fortnight)
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental cleaning
- Cleaning of floors surfaces
- Cleaning stairwells, windows, window ledges and other surfaces.
- Bathroom and toilet cleaning
About Us
Support Services is responsible for non-clinical services that includes food services, patient support, porters, cleaning, linen, pest control, central production kitchen, waste management, car parking, hygiene services and some retail services.
About You
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- A high standard of demonstrated experience in customer service and cleaning in a healthcare environment
- Clear understanding of the Victorian Public Hospital Cleaning Standards
- Excellent understanding of infection control procedures
- Effective organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
- Able to undertake physical work including lifting, carrying and manual handling
- Ability to understand, follow and implement written instructions and company procedures
- The ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality
- A “Can Do” attitude with the capability to problem solve and troubleshoot
- Basic to intermediate computer/digital skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Takes pride in your work with great attention to detail
- Has great time management skills and ability to prioritise tasks
- Is able to work unsupervised but take direction
In Return
- Uniform and Laundry Allowance
- Supportive working environment
- Providing an important service to our patients
Meet Jeanette McCaughan, Team Leader of Support Services at Dandenong Hospital, and learn about the vital role of our General and Environmental Services teams.
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.
Support Services: Support Services Careers at Monash Health
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Andrew Bowler 0428 716 487 .
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: 29 May 2025