Requisition ID: REQ659448
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/ Part Time / Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $31.24 - $31.46 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Applications close: 17/05/2026
Contact: Lauren Wilkinson on 0407 460 322 | lauren.wilkinson2@health.nsw.gov.au
A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Play a vital role in supporting patient care and hospital operations by joining a dedicated team focused on safety, compassion, and efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day safely transporting patients across wards and departments, assisting nursing staff with essential care, and responding to critical situations such as emergency calls and rapid response events. From supporting patient mobility and personal care to assisting during emergencies and ensuring equipment and beds are managed to the highest standard, this role is central to delivering a seamless and patient‐centred healthcare experience.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is suited to an individual who is dependable, adaptable, and committed to delivering safe, patient‐centred care. A strong understanding of patient handling techniques, personal care support, and the ability to assist nursing staff with tasks such as mobility, hygiene, and observations is essential. Confidence in working across a range of environments including patient transfers, cleaning duties, and mortuary processes while adhering to strict policies and procedures will ensure high standards of care and safety. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and confidence in responding to emergency situations including MET calls, trauma events, and other critical incidents. Experience supporting the management of challenging or aggressive behaviours, handling equipment such as medical gas cylinders, and undertaking logistical tasks such as transporting specimens, documents, and equipment is highly valued. A proactive, team‐focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure are key to thriving in this fast‐paced healthcare environment.
Selection Criteria
* Describe your experience working as a Wardsperson, Hospital Assistant, or in a similar patient care environment. In your response, outline how you supported the delivery of patient care, applied infection prevention and control practices, and demonstrated safe manual handling techniques in your daily duties.
* Provide an example of how you have worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing competing priorities in a busy healthcare setting. How did you organise your workload, communicate with staff, patients, and the public, and ensure safety, quality, and risk management principles were maintained?
Benefits
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‐time and part‐time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full‐time employees
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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