Chief Wardsperson

Lead a dedicated team delivering exceptional patient support services Play a key role in maintaining safety and operational excellence Join a respected health organisation committed to quality care Manage and coordinate ward operations to ensure seamless patient care and hospital support services. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Chief WardspersonRemuneration: $65,034.33 - $65,548.28 per annumHours Per Week: 38Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital Where you'll be working Mount Druitt Hospital is part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, serving a diverse and growing community. You’ll join a collaborative team that values respect, accountability, and continuous improvement. Located in the heart of Western Sydney with easy transport access Supportive leadership and a culture built on CORE values Opportunities for professional growth and development Commitment to patient-centred care and safety Be part of a team that makes a real difference every day What you’ll be doing As Chief Wardsperson, you will lead and coordinate wardspersons and hospital assistants to ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety, and patient support across the hospital. Oversee daily operations and allocate tasks to team members Maintain equipment inventory and accurate cleaning records Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers to meet patient care needs Drive quality improvement initiatives and risk management practices Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive workplace culture Ready to lead with purpose and make an impact in healthcare? Apply now to join Western Sydney Local Health District and help us deliver exceptional care to our community. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below with examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Demonstrated work experience in a multidisciplinary team and ability to work unsupervised Ability to understand and follow WHS policies and procedures and train team members on these processes Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication, and the ability to assist all customers who require help and direction Demonstrated experience in rostering and assigning staff to other areas as required Knowledgeable in computer skills and Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook, and familiarity with task allocation logging systems Acute hospital experience in a supervisory role Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 21 December 2025 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr