Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Environmental Services Assistants (ESA) to join the Environmental Services department.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role: This role requires to undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical cleaning duties which supports the well-being of patients, staff and others at Kilmore District Hospital. The Environmental Service Assistant is likely to have contact with patients, staff and visitors to the hospital and will demonstrate effective inter-personnel skills and an ability to work cooperatively and flexibly so as to not disrupt the operation of the Health Service.  This role is responsible for: Perform routine cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedules which include: sweeping, mopping and vacuuming of floors in Offices, Pantries, Reception, Corridors, Wards, Toilets, Theatre and Accommodation, and effective waste management. laundry practices which include: collection of soiled and personal linen, check and order linen supplies, wash linen and the redistribution of clean and personal linen. Maintain records of the completion of cleaning schedule duties. Ability to use and store cleaning chemicals in a safe manner.  To be successful in this role you will have: Experience and good working knowledge of Environmental Services Cleaning in a Hospital and Age Care setting. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a Team Demonstrated time management and organization skills Well-developed interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize completing needs and work flexibility Displays a commitment to providing quality service to patients and families Displays an awareness of and works to culturally diverse needs of patients and families Required to work Weekends, public Holidays and Evenings  Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contact Robert Telfer, Environmental Services Supervisor at Kilmore District Hospital 5734 2000  Applications close 28 December 2025  Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.  Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
