Environmental Services Assistant

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About the Roles:
Join our team as an Environmental Services Assistant (ESA) on a Full time or part time ongoing basis, to work at Dandenong Hospital based in Dandenong

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 wards, offices, and public areas
• Always ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control protocols
• 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
• Always ensuring patient privacy and dignity
• Complete relevant workplace training modules
• Distribution and collection of linen.

We currently have the following opportunities available: 

Position 1: General Cleaner- (HITH, Pharmacy, Allied Health & General Wards & Admin)

Day: Monday to Friday 

Hours: 0700 to 1500

Total Hours per Fortnight: 75 hour

Position 2: Emergency Department and Weekend Mental Health Admin, MHA-Offices

Days and Hours:

Weeks – 1, 2, 3 & 4

Sunday to Wednesday ED

Weeks – 1 & 3

Saturday: 0730 – 1430. 

Total Hours per Fortnight: 66.5 hours

Position 3: General Cleaner (Staff and waste areas)

Days and Hours:

Week -1 & 3

Saturday/Sunday :  Monday and Tuesday

Week – 2 & 4

Saturday/Sunday : Monday to Wednesday

Total Hours per Fortnight: 72 hours

Position 4: General Cleaner (Staff & Waste areas)

Days and Hours:

Week -1 & 3

Wednesday to Sunday

Week – 2 & 4

Thursday/Friday :  Saturday/Sunday

Total Hours per Fortnight: 72 hours

Position 5: Theatre Cleaner

Days and Hours:
Week -1 & 3

Monday & Tuesday

Week – 2 & 4

Saturday to Wednesday
Total Hours per Fortnight: 49 hours

Position 6: Theatre Cleaner.

Days and Hours:

Week -1 & 3

Wednesday to Sunday

Week – 2 & 4

Thursday & Friday

Total Hours per Fortnight: 49 hours

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 Dandenong Hospital:
Dandenong Hospital is a key facility within Monash Health, offering emergency, surgical, maternity, mental health, and specialist services to Melbourne's south-east. It also supports education, research, and community health, serving a diverse population with accessible, high-quality care.

Meet Jeanette McCaughan, Team Leader of Support Services at Monash Health, 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. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Paul Lambropoulos on

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.

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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: 28 November 2025