Patient Transport Officer (Casual Pool)

Help improve access to healthcare across the Western NSW Local Health District.  Apply today !!

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Patient Transport Officer
Remuneration: $27.76 per hr (plus super)
Location: Dubbo and Orange, NSW

Patient Transport Officer (Casual Pool)
Orange and Dubbo – vCare Team

About the role:
The Patient Transport Officer provides patient transport within and outside the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), for a range of reasons including hospital transfers, diagnostic appointments and medical consultations; enabling the provision of quality and safe patient care.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons.​ Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered. 

Where you’ll be working:
At Western NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives.  Our mission is that all people across vast geographical area are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in Orange and Dubbo.  For more information visit our website.

About us:
WNSWLHD is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

Watch our video to find out what it is like to work with the Western NSW Local Health District vCare Team:-

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
• Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career. 
• Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
• Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
• Access to Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.