Wardperson

Make a difference in your community while building your healthcare skills as part of the supportive team at Glen Innes Hospital.

Remuneration: $32.49 - $32.72 per hour + superannuation
Location: Glen Innes District Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Requisition ID: REQ683328
Applications Close: Monday 31st August 2026

Join Our Team

Join our team as a Wardsperson at Glen Innes Hospital, where you’ll play an important role in supporting clinical staff and contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare for patients and the local community.

About the Role

As a Wardsperson, you’ll work under the direction of clinical staff to assist with the day-to-day care and support of patients. You’ll also undertake cleaning duties and help maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment across the facility.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a healthcare environment where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of patients and the Glen Innes community.

The role involves working standard shift arrangements, which may include day and night shifts. While there will be times when you work independently, you’ll be supported by a friendly multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to work alongside both clinical and non-clinical staff.

You’ll receive a comprehensive orientation and learn on the job, with ongoing support from your manager and Facility Manager. Daily ward huddles, communication with the wider team and practical learning will help you build your understanding and confidence in the role.

Where You’ll Be Working

Glen Innes Hospital is part of the local healthcare network serving the Glen Innes and surrounding New England communities. Glen Innes is a welcoming regional town located in the heart of the New England High Country, offering a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful natural surroundings and a strong sense of community.

Working in a regional health service provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while gaining experience across a diverse healthcare environment.

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff and gaining valuable insight into the delivery of healthcare in a regional setting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:
 

• Communicative and able to work well with others
• Hardworking and reliable
• Honest and respectful
• Empathetic and committed to supporting patients
• Willing to learn and develop their skills on the job
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community while developing your skills in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements: 

• Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work. 

Additional Information:
 

• 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. 
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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 Muhammad Usman on Muhammad.MuhammadUsman@health.nsw.gov.au