Wardsperson

Step into a rewarding career as a Wardsperson, where compassion meets action in a dynamic hospital environment and every shift plays a vital role in supporting exceptional patient care.


Remuneration: $31.25 - $31.47 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Quirindi Community Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ651739
Applications Close: Wednesday 3rd June 2026



About the Role:

Step into a rewarding career as a Wardsperson and become an essential part of a dedicated healthcare team, helping deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care every day. In this hands-on role, you will support patient wellbeing through transport, hygiene assistance, and safe manual handling using specialised equipment, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital through supply movement and maintaining a clean, supportive environment. With comprehensive training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable healthcare experience while making a genuine difference in the lives of patients and the wider community.

To thrive in this role, you will enjoy the variety and flexibility of working across a rotating roster, including shift work and weekends, within a dynamic 24/7 healthcare environment.

Where you’ll be working: 
Discover the charm of Quirindi Community Hospital, set in the heart of the breathtaking Liverpool Plains and affectionately known as the “Nest in the Hills.” Located less than an hour from Tamworth, Quirindi offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and convenient regional access. Surrounded by rolling hills, sweeping rural landscapes, and vibrant golden sunflower fields, this picturesque community provides a truly rewarding lifestyle where natural beauty, warm community spirit, and work-life balance come together seamlessly.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities 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.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Responsibility: Able to take ownership of tasks and manage responsibilities with a high level of professionalism.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Enabling clear and effective interaction with patients, colleagues and other health care professionals.

• Integrity: Upholding honesty in all interactions, maintain transparency and build trust within the team.

• Reliability: A consistent track record of dependability, demonstrating the ability to deliver on commitments and be a trustworthy team member.

Take the next step in your career and make a real difference - apply today and become a valued member of our team!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris on Eileen.Harris@health.nsw.gov.au