Environmental Services Assistant (Cleaner)
Date: 13 Jul 2026
Location: Sale, VIC, 3850
Company: Gippsland Health Alliance
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
Environmental Services Assistant (Cleaner)
Multiple Opportunities Available – Various Tenure
No experience? No problem – full training provided!
Join our dedicated Environmental Services team and play an important role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff at Central Gippsland Health (CGH).
As an Environmental Services Assistant, you’ll help maintain high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and service across our health service. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing existing experience, you’ll be supported by a friendly and inclusive team.
About the Role
You will help deliver a safe and comfortable environment through professional cleaning and housekeeping services. You’ll receive support and training while working alongside a friendly and dedicated team.
Duties
- Cleaning patient areas, furnishings, shared spaces and other facility areas.
- Making beds and changing and removing bed linen.
- Completing routine cleaning tasks, spot cleaning and responding to service requests.
- Following infection prevention, cleaning standards, schedules, policies and procedures.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality service.
- Is reliable, flexible and works well as part of a team.
- Has a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
- Is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Previous cleaning, housekeeping or environmental services experience is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive workplace where your work makes a meaningful difference.
Benefits include:
- Salary packaging opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Social Club.
- Learning and development opportunities.
About Central Gippsland Health
CGH is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
For a copy of the Position Description, please contact the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au. For role enquiries, please contact Tracey Azlin, Environmental Services Team Leader 03 •••• •178 or tracey.azlin@cghs.com.au.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
At Workplace, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage diversity across our workforce.
Apply today! Shortlisting will commence as applications are received, and the advertisement may close early if suitable candidates are identified.