Environmental Services Assistant

Careers; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym

Salary packaging

Parking

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria is seeking an Environmental Services Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our hospital and aged care facilities. You will perform cleaning, waste management and basic yard and grounds duties, ensuring high standards of presentation, safety and infection control.

The role suits someone who can work independently or in a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to respectful,

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing respectful, person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Clean, safe and welcoming environment across hospital and aged care facilities.
• Manage waste and assist with basic yard and grounds maintenance.
• Ensure high standards of presentation, safety and infection control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Title: Environmental Services AssistantClassification: IN14Salary per hour: $28.16 + superannuation + generous salary packaging optionsEmployment Type: Ongoing part-time 32 hours per fortnightAward: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025 - 2027Role descriptionAs an Environmental Services Assistant, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across our hospital and aged care facilities. Duties include cleaning, waste management, and basic yard and grounds maintenance, ensuring high standards of presentation, safety, and infection control.About youAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to providing respectful, person-centred careFlexibility to work across a 7-day rotating rosterCulture and BenefitsDhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the regionHealth and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.For further information about this position, please contact Rachel Ludeman - Director - Support Services on 0354713502.Applications close 11th October 2026We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date.Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au