Environmental Services Assistant - Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Centre
Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202
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About the Role
Join our team as an Environmental Services Assistant on a part time to work at Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Centre (CNG) based in Doveton. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the General Services Manager and working with the broader Support Services team.
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. ESAs deliver high-quality environmental services across clinical and non-clinical areas.
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- 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
- Collaborating with clinical and support teams to deliver service excellence
- Completing relevant workplace training modules
- Distribution and collection of linen
- Physical work including lifting and manual handling
We currently have the following opportunities available:
Days/Times: Monday (8.30-16.00), Tuesday and Thursday (9.00-14.00)
Total hours per fortnight: 34
About You
To ensure your success in this role, you will bring experience in environmental services within a hospital, Aged Care 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.
Why you will love working with us
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
· Uniform and laundry allowance
About Chestnut Gardens:
Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home is a residential aged care facility operated by Monash Health in Melbourne’s south-east, providing long-term care for older adults who can no longer live independently. The 100-bed home offers a range of services including general aged care, dementia support and aged persons’ mental health care in a supported, clinical environment. Its primary function is to deliver ongoing nursing care, daily living assistance and wellbeing support for residents with complex or higher-level care needs.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Matthew on matthew.tetley@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
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.
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.
Applications close: 30 April 2026