Wardperson
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $31.24 - $31.46 Per Hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ675393
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Make a real difference where it matters most.
Join a highly skilled and dedicated Wardsperson Operations team committed to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for every patient, every time. As part of our team, you'll play an essential role in supporting patient care, maintaining a safe and clean hospital environment, and ensuring the wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff.
No two days are the same, and your work will have a direct impact on the patient experience.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Security Operations, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of patient care services across the facility. This hands-on role combines patient support, portering, cleaning, and operational duties to help deliver safe, efficient healthcare services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with patient transfers, lifting and moving, and providing basic patient care and hygiene support.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness through routine and terminal cleaning, infection control practices, and linen management.
- Transporting patients, pharmacy items, equipment and clinical materials throughout the hospital.
- Maintaining cleaning equipment and ensuring essential supplies, including ward oxygen cylinders, are available and safe.
- Supporting theatre cleaning and prioritising workloads to meet operational demands.
- Completing cleaning and operational documentation accurately.
- Assisting with the respectful transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary and supporting viewing arrangements when required.
- Following all PPE, WHS, infection prevention and NSW Health policies while contributing to a safe workplace for everyone.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, responsible and committed to delivering exceptional service.
- An excellent communicator who works respectfully with patients, families and colleagues.
- Honest, trustworthy and demonstrates high ethical standards.
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- A supportive team member who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Essential requirement
Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work.
You'll be supported to succeed
From your first day, you'll receive ongoing training, mentoring and supervision from a Senior Operational Trainer to build your confidence and capability. As part of NSW Health, you'll also have opportunities to explore future career pathways across a broad range of healthcare services.
Why join Hunter New England Local Health District?
- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Brennan on bernadette.brennan@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New 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.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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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