Job Requisition ID: 6984
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Doveton, VIC, AU, 3177
Employment Type: Part Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave)
Posting Date: 23 Feb 2026
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.
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.
About the Role:
Join our team as a Laundry Assistant on a part time (fixed) basis in this exciting opportunity to work at Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Centre
As part of the Support Services team and reporting to the Support Services Manager, Laundry Assistants are responsible for sorting soiled and clean laundry, operating industrial laundry equipment, delivering and restocking clean items across the site. Rotating through various areas, they assist with washing, drying, folding, and machinery cleaning, while maintaining safe work practices at all times. Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Labelling, laundering, sorting, folding and delivery of resident clothing
* Cleaning within the laundry
* Operation of commercial washing machines and dryers
* Stock management of mops and cloths for wards and department usage.
* Packing of mops and cloths
* Collection of soiled mops and cloths from various areas within the facility
We currently have the following exciting opportunities available:
Position 1: Laundry Attendant
Days: Tue, Thu, Fri
Total Hours Per Fortnight: 42
About You:
To ensure your success in this role, you will 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 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 a Laundry Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting resident care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Laundry Assistant's benefit from job stability within Victoria's largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across environmental and support services. 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 5 week's annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* Uniform and laundry allowance
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 patient wellbeing.
Welcome to Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Centre
Monash Health's Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Centre in Doveton offers a state-of-the-art, purpose-built residential facility dedicated to comfort, dignity, and excellence in Aged Care. With 100 beds our infrastructure supports a warm, home-like environment, tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident
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 patients and staff.
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 this opportunity futher, please reach out to Matthew Tetley, General Services Manager on
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.
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: 3 March 2026