Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $32.49 - $32.72 Per Hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ675386
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Make a real difference where it matters most.
Are you someone who takes pride in creating a safe, clean and supportive environment for patients? Join our dedicated Wardsperson team and play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care while supporting the smooth operation of our hospital services.
About the Team
You'll become part of a highly skilled and supportive Wardsperson Operations team that is committed to the safety, wellbeing and comfort of every patient, visitor and staff member. Working in a collaborative healthcare environment, you'll contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient and welcoming hospital by supporting patient care, patient flow and environmental cleanliness.
Every day brings variety, teamwork and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the patient experience.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Security Operations, you'll be responsible for supporting operational excellence across the patient care environment. Your role will include transporting patients, assisting with patient handling, maintaining clean and safe clinical spaces, supporting infection prevention practices and responding promptly to operational priorities.
You'll work closely with clinical teams to ensure patients receive safe, timely and respectful care while helping maintain the efficient day-to-day running of the health service. The role offers a diverse workload where no two days are the same and provides an opportunity to develop valuable skills across patient support services.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
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Reliable, responsible and dependable.
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Honest, professional and committed to high ethical standards.
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A confident communicator who enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
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Able to remain calm and work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
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A team player who is committed to providing exceptional care and service.
Previous experience as a Wardsperson or within patient support services is highly regarded; however, many of the practical skills can be further developed through training and mentoring.
Essential Requirements
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Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work
Why join Hunter New England Health?
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Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
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Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
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Salary packaging options
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Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
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Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
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Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
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Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of cleanliness, patient care and patient flow to support the effective and efficient functioning of the health service.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Mann on
[email protected]
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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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
[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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