Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Acute Aged Care
Join to apply for the Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Acute Aged Care role at Sydney Local Health District
Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Acute Aged Care
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Acute Aged Care role at Sydney Local Health District
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week), up to 12 months
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $1,104.17 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ584829
Step into a role that supports every step of care.
About The Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Ward Assistant provides assistance to Nurses, Midwives and other staff in clinical units to ensure overall functioning of the service. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses tidying, cleaning, stocking and errands as required.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to maintain safe work practice, adhering to WHS policies and procedures.
* Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.
* Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with others.
Benefits
* Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.
For enquiries, please contact Amy Phillips via email at Amy.Phillips1@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 2 September 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sydney Local Health District by 2x
Get notified about new Hospital Assistant jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Porter/Cleaner (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Canterbury Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Ward Assistant (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Elective Orthopaedics
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Cleaner/Porter (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Balmain Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago
Balmain, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago
Porter/Cleaner (Hospital Assistant Grade 2) - Canterbury Hospital
Campsie, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Campsie, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Waterfall, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
St George Hospital - Assistant in Nursing - 6 West Rehabilitation - Permanent Part Time
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Administration Offer Level 3, Medical Support Officer - ESMHS
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago
Assistant in Nursing 7B Medical/Surgical ward
St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Patient Admissions Officer (Administrative Officer Level 2) - Women and Babies
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Administration Officer - Outpatient Services Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Reception and Administration Officer / Typist - Medical Imaging
Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago
Hospital Services Assistant - Various - Malabar
Assistant in Nursing - Respiratory & Infectious Disease Unit
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago
Executive Assistant – Pathology Operations
St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week ago
Clinical Information Officer (Administration Officer Lvl 2) – Records Processing & Scanning 24/7 Rotating Roster - Perm FT
Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago
Administrative Officer (Level 4) - Cell & Molecular Therapies
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago
Assistant in Nursing - Acute Aged Care Unit
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
Administrative Officer (Level 3) Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Concord, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago
St George Hospital - Administration Officer Level 3 - Clinical Support Officer - Permanent Full Time
Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago
We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr