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.
Welcome to Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre:
Nestled within the leafy grounds of Monash Health’s Kingston Centre in Cheltenham, Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre offers a state-of-the-art, purpose-built residential facility dedicated to comfort, dignity, and excellence in Aged Care. With 150 beds across four thoughtfully designed floors, our modern infrastructure supports a warm, home-like environment, tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident!
About the Role:
Join our team as an Environmental Services Assistant (ESA) on a part time ongoing basis in this exciting opportunity to work at the new Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre!
Being part of the Support Services team and reporting to the General Services Manager, ESA’s are responsible for maintaining a comfortable, clean, hygienic, and safe environment; not only for residents, but also for visitors and colleagues. Directly supporting resident care, ESA’s deliver high-quality environmental services across clinical and non-clinical areas, to help ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Delivering general and detailed cleaning of resident living areas, bathrooms, common areas, 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
- Collaborating with clinical and support teams to deliver service excellence
- Ensuring resident privacy and dignity at all times
- Complete relevant workplace training modules
We currently some exciting opportunities available to work Monday to Sunday in the following shifts:
- 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
- 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
About You:
To ensure your success in this role, you will preferably bring experience in environmental services within an Aged Care, hospital or commercial cleaning setting with strong demonstrated knowledge of infection control and hygiene practices. You are passionate about caring for our community. You are a reliable and punctual team member with great verbal and written communication skills. Whether you 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 resident care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. ESAs benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across environmental and support services, as well as throughout Monash Health. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
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 vehicles
- Full-time employees accrue a minimum of 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Free vaccinations
- Uniform provided
- Laundry allowance
- On site car parking available (at a cost)
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 resident wellbeing.
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 our consumers, community and our employees.
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 Imran on 0404 005 944.
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: 5 August 2025