Trainee Patient Transport Officer - Narrandera

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Trainee Patient Transport Officer
Remuneration: $60,691.50 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ584981
Applications Close:  26 July 2025
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town and we’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you settle in.

When you join our team here at MLHD, you unlock priority access to a broad range of interesting and unique learning and development opportunities where you can quickly advance your skills. With this advanced skill acquisition and experience comes fast-tracked career progression; the sky’s the limit to how far you can go!

Why You’ll Fit Right In.

You have a good sense of adventure and are willing to try new things. We’re looking for open-minded leaders who take a systematic approach to their work, have strong critical thinking skills and are passionate.

As a member of the Patient Transport Unit (PTU), the primary focus of this position is to provide safe, comfortable and cost effective transportation services in scenarios that include:

• Transfer of patients from MLHD Facilities to another facility, internal or external to the Local Health District. Transport of patients from MLHD Facilities to medical appointments at another hospital or private sector provider.
• Assist, as required, NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to assist bed flow management.
• Provide service 24 hours a day as part of a 7 day rotating roster.

The Patient Transport Officer will provide safe and timely transport of patients as directed by the Patient Transport Coordinator and contribute to the delivery of quality care and excellence in customer service within a cost effective and efficient environment.
Patient Transport Officers will have completed training and maintain skills in the following:

• Advanced cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)Guedels Airways
• Basic life support skills
• Advanced First Aid
• Patient handling and lifting techniques,
• Driver training
• Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment (eg cardiac defibrillators)

Trainee Patient Transport Officers will undertake the above training and workplace mentoring in order to successfully complete the requirements for appointment to a Patient Transport Officer.

Applicant must not have lost 6 demerit points within the last 3 years.  Must not have any suspensions / cancellations within the last 2 years. A recent driving history record is a requirement of the application.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Discover Work-Life Balance in Your New Home.

With a sparkling 3300 sunshine hours a year and a sunny disposition to match, The Riverina positions you centrally to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Zoom home from work in five minutes, reclaim time for things you enjoy!

There is so much to explore, from river sports and nature walks to craft markets, shopping and museums. Our little slice of heaven is known as Australia’s ‘food bowl’ with the best fresh produce coming from orchards and farms all around, so our restaurants and wineries are simply sublime.

Want to know more about the community of Narrandera? Visit us here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD.

Go on, you’ve earned it: a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Wasim Umar, Patient Transport Officer on 02 6150 7872 or Wasim.Umar@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.