Wardperson

Join a team that supports patients—and supports you!


Remuneration: $30.05 - $30.26 per hour + Superannuation 
Employment Type: Permanant Full time and Part time opportunities available  
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Hours Per Week: Various
Location: Armidale Hospital  
Requisition ID: REQ568724
Closing date: Wednesday, 28th May 2025



How you will Support Healthcare

As a Wardsperson, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and maintaining a safe, efficient hospital environment. This position involves working varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring a clean and safe environment in line with practises and procedures 
• Safely transporting patients between wards, theatres, and imaging departments
• Moving equipment and supplies between departments to support clinical operations
• Applying proactive practices to enhance the overall patient experience

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are hardworking, great communicators, and bring a positive attitude to every shift. If you're ready to contribute to a compassionate and professional healthcare team—and are eager to learn new skills and grow in a supportive environment—apply now and make a real difference in patient care.



How we will Support You

At Armidale Hospital, you'll be part of a supportive team culture that values regular catchups communication, and continuous learning. You’ll receive comprehensive training related to your duties with ongoing support from both your manager and coworkers. Working alongside a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical staff, you’ll have access to professional development opportunities and training programs. For those interested in career progression, pathways into areas such as hospital security may also be available.



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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Muhammad Usman on Muhammad.MuhammadUsman@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• 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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
  
• 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. 

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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au 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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