Hospital Assistant

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Bathurst is seeking casual Hospital Assistant Grade 2 to support the health service’s cleanliness and patient care. You will help keep patient areas and shared spaces clean, move equipment as needed, and work as part of a team.

You must be physically fit, reliable, and able to stay calm in busy periods. A Working with Children Check and a NSW driver’s licence are required or willingness to obtain them; shifts include weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient areas and shared spaces.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.42 per hour (+ superannuation)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Applications Close: 7 October 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role

Our goal is to support healthier people and strong communities. Everyone plays a part — and our Hospital Assistants are a valued part of the team.

As a Hospital Assistant, you will help keep our health service clean, safe and running well. Your work supports both patients and staff every day.

In this role, you will clean patient areas and shared spaces, follow instructions and work as part of a team. You may also help move equipment such as beds and wheelchairs. We have multiple casual opportunities available.

We are looking for applicants who are reliable, on time and ready to work. You will need to be physically fit, have a caring attitude and communicate clearly. You should be able to stay calm in busy or urgent situations and work well with others. You will require a working with Children’s check or willingness to obtain, a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

You will be supported by your team, and your work will be valued by both staff and the local community.

This position is managed by Downer on a day-to-day basis. You will have the ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays. The successful applicants will be physically based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We actively promote the employment of all minority groups.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website .

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• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create anEligibility Listfor similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.