Ancillary Assistant

Alfred; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

ProSport pre-tax memberships

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health, serving metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas, invites applications for an Ancillary Assistant at The Alfred as part of Alfred Health Support Services. The role supports portering and patient transfers, working under ward staff and coordinators to ensure safe, efficient patient movement.

You will join a multi-skilled team, with shifts across morning, afternoon and night. Experience in patient transport and a readiness to embrace change, plus training to upskill, are

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transport.
• Ability to participate in change.
• Willingness to participate in training to improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the portering service in providing and maintaining safe, efficient and least disruptive transfer of patients and equipment.
• Work closely with other Support Services team members to maintain a committed, safe and socially responsible multi-skilled team.

Skills

Patient transport experience

Adaptability / change participation

Willingness to training

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Casual positions
• Morning, Afternoon and Night Shifts available
• Patient Transport Assistant Grade 1-2 (IN18-IN19)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health Support Services provides non-clinical support services across Alfred Health, these services include cleaning services, car parking and fleet management, waste management, gardens and grounds, distribution, security and access control, ward support, linen services, ancillary services, food services and hospitality.

The Role

The Ancillary Assistant will operate as part of the Alfred Health non-clinical services team and take direction from the relevant ward staff and non-clinical support services coordinators/supervisors and perform tasks as allocated. The Ancillary Assistant will assist the portering service in providing and maintaining as far as practical a safe, efficient and least disruptive transfer of patients and equipment within the Hospital. This will be performed in a manner that meets or exceeds industry best practice. The Ancillary Assistant will work closely with other Support Services team members to ensure we maintain a committed, safe and socially responsible multi skilled team.

Skills and Experience Required

• A background of experience in patient transport
• Have the ability and adaptability to participate in change
• Have completed or be willing to participate in training and education appropriate to improve skills required for the performance of the position

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Daniel Pham, Ancillary & Ward Support Manager - [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday, 15 October 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.