Salary: HSW Level 7 $1,349.46- $1,369.46 per week pro rata
Location: Perth, Bentley, Mount Lawley
Unit/Division: East Metropolitan Health Service > Patient Support Services
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00601035
Closing Date: 2026-07-08 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
VCID 736161
Come join us!
Are you passionate about helping others and keeping things moving behind the scenes? Join our dedicated team at Royal Perth, Bentley, Mount Lawley Group (RPBMG) as a Transport Officer, where you'll play a vital role in safely transporting patients, staff, and essential items. This hands-on and rewarding role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and is committed to supporting quality care in a busy healthcare environment.
Our vision, “Healthy people, amazing care. Koorda moort, moorditj kwabadak”, captures the essence of what we do and what we inspire each other to do every day – show compassion, dedication and professionalism.
About the Opportunity
As a Transport Officer based at Royal Perth Hospital, Bentley Health Service, or Mount Lawley Hospital, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients, staff, and essential equipment and supplies between hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. You’ll collaborate closely with emergency services, assist in the delivery of critical medical supplies, and ensure vehicles are clean, safe, and ready for use.
Our Transport Officers operate on a structured Monday to Friday rotating roster, with only occasional weekend shifts.
About You
You are reliable, organised and committed to delivering a safe, patient-focused service. You communicate well, work effectively both independently and in a team, and can manage your time in a busy environment. You bring a strong focus on safety, sound judgement, and a positive, flexible attitude.
Qualifications and Experience
Completion of Certificate III or equivalent in Australian Qualifications Framework in a relevant field (e.g. Health Support Services)
Current “C” or “C-A” class Australian driver’s licence
Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated knowledge in manual handling principles and techniques
Has well developed organisational and time management skills
Commitment to the provision of a patient/customer focussed service
Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group
Royal Perth Hospital, Bentley Health Service and Mount Lawley Hospital are key hospitals within the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS), delivering a broad range of high‑quality healthcare services to the Western Australian community.
Royal Perth Hospital is a major tertiary facility providing specialist medical services, emergency care and major trauma services. Bentley Health Service complements this by delivering sub‑acute care, rehabilitation and a range of community‑based services. Mount Lawley Hospital provides specialist mental health care through comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services.
Together, these hospitals work collaboratively to support patient care, education and research across the metropolitan area, ensuring integrated, person‑centred care for diverse communities.
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the suitability criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Please include contact details (phone and email) for two referees, including your current or most recent line manager. Referees must provide professional (work-based) email addresses, as personal email accounts (e.g. Gmail, Hotmail) cannot be accepted.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Casual, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part time appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.
This recruitment pool will be open until 31/01/2027, and the following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur within any EMHS facility until 31/01/2027.
Please inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit your application.
Job related Enquiries
For further job-related information, we encourage you to contact Warren Young on 08 9224 2325
[email protected]
Eligibility and Equality
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Please note that no visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage and rent to name a few).
Discounted Public Transport
Other professional and location-based allowances.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
