Wardsperson

Remuneration: $31.25 - $31.47 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Location: Glen Innes District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ643837
Applications Close: Sunday 29^th March 2026


Play a vital role supporting patient care and hospital operations while working within a supportive rural health team.

About the role

As a Wardsperson at Glen Innes District Hospital, you will work under clinical direction to assist healthcare staff in providing safe, high-quality care to patients while ensuring the hospital environment remains clean, safe, and efficient. This role supports patient flow across the facility through tasks such as patient transfers, assisting with mobility and personal care needs, and transporting items throughout the hospital. You will also undertake important cleaning duties, including terminal cleaning and infection control procedures, to maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Working closely with the clinical team, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the health service while ensuring patients are supported with dignity, respect, and empathy.

Where you’ll be working
You will be based at Glen Innes District Hospital, a valued rural healthcare facility serving the Glen Innes community and surrounding region. You will be part of a small, collaborative team where staff work closely together to support patients and each other. Daily huddles, open communication, and supportive leadership from the Manager and Facility Manager help create a positive team environment where staff feel valued and supported in their roles.

What You’ll Bring to the Team
You are a dependable and compassionate team member who takes pride in contributing to high-quality patient care and maintaining a safe, clean healthcare environment. With strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, you work effectively alongside clinical staff to support patients and the wider team. You bring honesty, empathy, and a strong work ethic to your role, and you are eager to learn and grow with training and on-the-job support provided.
You are adaptable and able to manage a dynamic workload in a busy hospital environment, confidently responding to changing priorities such as variations in hospital occupancy, patient transfers, and urgent situations that may arise during cleaning or support duties. Your ability to stay organised, use initiative, and work calmly under pressure helps ensure patient flow and essential services continue to run smoothly. 

Key Accountabilities

• Assist with lifting and moving patients and supporting personal care and hygiene needs to ensure quality patient care.
• Perform cleaning duties in accordance with commercial cleaning practices and infection control policies, including terminal cleans and linen removal.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ward stores, including checking and replacing oxygen cylinders.
• Undertake portering duties including transferring patients, collecting pharmacy items, and transporting waste.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to WHS and chemical handling guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow and supporting clinical teams to deliver effective care.
• Assist with the transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary and support staff during viewings where required.
• Ensure theatre areas are cleaned efficiently and prioritise tasks using initiative.
• Complete all required cleaning and compliance documentation.
• Act in accordance with NSW Health Code of Conduct, the HNE Health Values Charter, and demonstrate culturally respectful behaviours.
  
  
  Why Join HNE?
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Flexibility in work hours
• Monthly allocated day off
• Ongoing professional development across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
  
   

Requirements:

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

   

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Muhammad Usman on Muhammad.MuhammadUsman@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Additional information:

• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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 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. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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:  http://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 HNELHD 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.

HNE 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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