Environmental Services Assistant - Monash Health

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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and build a rewarding career where your work makes a real difference in people’s lives. About the Role

We are expanding our Environmental Services Assistant (ESA) Pool and are seeking experienced, reliable and team-focused ESAs to provide high-quality support to patients, visitors and colleagues.

ESAs play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic hospital environment. Working across clinical and non-clinical areas, you will support infection control through cleaning, waste management, linen services and safe work practices.

What makes this opportunity different? This is permanent part-time employment with guaranteed contracted hours every fortnight.

As a Pool ESA, you will be based at one Monash Health location, you will not be required to work across multiple sites.

While there is no set or fixed roster, you will have guaranteed hours each fortnight and will be rostered across the available morning, afternoon, evening and/or night shifts at your nominated location. This provides the security of permanent part-time employment, where every fortnight is different!

We have opportunities available at:

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Victorian Heart Hospital – Clayton - Guaranteed 40 hours per fortnight

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Monash Medical Centre – Clayton - Guaranteed 48 hours per fortnight

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Dandenong Hospital - Guaranteed 60 hours per fortnight

Bring your ESA experience, we'll equip you with the site-specific knowledge and training to hit the ground running!

About You

You will ideally have experience in hospital, aged care, healthcare or commercial cleaning, with knowledge of infection control, safety and hygiene practices. You will have strong communication skills, a reliable and flexible approach, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Why you will love working with us

As an ESA, you will contribute to patient care while working in a supportive team environment, with opportunities for development and career progression.

Benefits include salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), uniform and laundry allowance, and more.

About the Department / Program

Our Support Services team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. We are a collaborative team committed to respect, compassion, excellence and continuous improvement.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Jess on 0438 484 530 / Jess.DeFilpo@monashhealth.org or Jackelyn on 0400341968/ Jackelyn.Barberena@monashhealth.org

Position Description can be found hereOur 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: 5 November 2026.