Casual Wardsperson

Casual Wardsperson at NSW Health Location: Tamworth Hospital Remuneration: $31.25 – $31.46 per hour plus Superannuation Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Wardsperson Requisition ID: REQ Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 Support Our Patients Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can support patient care, work in a fast‑paced environment, and be part of a team that makes a real impact on the community? Opportunity As a Wardsperson, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our hospital running safely and efficiently. You’ll support patients, assist clinical teams, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all. Your compassion, professionalism, and dedication will make a positive difference to patients, staff, and the wider community. Key Responsibilities Assist with patient comfort and hygiene Safely transport patients between wards, theatres, and imaging using wheelchairs or beds Move equipment and supplies across hospital departments Respond promptly and professionally to incidents and emergencies Help maintain a safe, proactive hospital environment by following best practices Work flexibly as part of a 24/7 rotating roster Support & Success Comprehensive training delivered by our dedicated training officer On‑the‑job support from our experienced Operations Team and Senior Wardsperson Ongoing learning and assessment to help you grow and succeed A positive workplace culture that values collaboration, development, and community impact Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships Access to our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Mann at Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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 packaging a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or . 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 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process. 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. 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Temporary Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr