Employment Type: Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.22 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Kurri Kurri CHS, Muswellbrook CHS, Singleton CHS
Requisition ID: REQ659944
Applications Close: Thursday 16th July 2026
About the role - Hospital Assistant - Grade 2
As a Hospital Assistant – Domestic Assistant (HAG, you will provide environmental cleaning services within clients' homes, undertaking designated cleaning tasks following referrals from members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the 12-week program. Your role will contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment that promotes clients' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You will receive a comprehensive orientation to the program, your role, and the multidisciplinary team to support your success. Fleet vehicles are provided for service delivery, enabling travel to clients' homes as part of your duties.
In this role, you will work collaboratively across our service locations in Kurri Kurri, Singleton, and Muswellbrook, providing flexible support to clients while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, community-based care.
About the Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
The Hunter Valley Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) is a multidisciplinary service dedicated to supporting older people following discharge from hospital, helping them regain their health, independence, and confidence at home.
Our experienced team of nursing and allied health professionals works collaboratively with clients and their families to deliver person-centred, enablement-focused care. Through a 12-week transitional program, we provide restorative, slow-stream therapy designed to enhance functional ability, maximise independence, and support clients to remain safe and well in their own homes.
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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
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
Essential Requirements:
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Eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to travel for work purposes.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
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A dependable, adaptable, and proactive approach, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment where every day presents new opportunities.
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A genuine passion for supporting older people, demonstrating compassion, respect, and empathy while delivering person-centred care with dignity and professionalism.
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A strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS), promoting safe practices and contributing to a culture of safety for clients, colleagues, and the wider community.
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Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative mindset that enables you to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of older people
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
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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 [email protected] for confidential support.
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.
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Information for Applicants:
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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.
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.
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