Join a Team That Values You
Remuneration: $30.14 - $30.25 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Requisition ID: REQ607206
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Applications close: Sunday the 12th of October
Looking for a role where no two days are the same? Join our Wardsperson team and help keep our hospital moving, our patients cared for, and our environment safe
The Opportunity
Tamworth Hospital is looking for a caring and dependable Wardsperson to join our operations team. In this vital role, you’ll support patient care and help keep our hospital running safely and efficiently.
Your compassion, professionalism, and reliability will make a real difference to patients, staff, and the wider community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide assistance with patient comfort and hygiene
- Safely transport patients to wards, theatres, and imaging areas using wheelchairs or beds
- Move equipment and supplies between hospital departments
- Respond quickly and professionally to incidents and emergencies
- Contribute to a safe, proactive hospital environment by following best practices
- Flexible and available to work a rotating 24/7 roster
Support and Success
- Comprehensive Training provided by a dedicated training officer
- On-the-job support from our experienced Wardsperson Operations Team and Senior Wardsperson
- Ongoing education and continuous assessment to help you grow in confidence and capability
- A workplace culture that values collaboration, development, and community impact
- Discounted gym memberships with Fitness Passport
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Mann on Christopher.Mann@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
- Hunter New England Health 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 Hunter New England Health 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
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a Current Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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