Hospital Assistant

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Orange, NSW is seeking a Permanent Full Time Hospital Assistant Grade 2 to join the health service operations. You will help keep areas clean, safe and running smoothly, supporting both patients and staff on site.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient areas and shared spaces, moving equipment such as beds and wheelchairs, and working as part of a collaborative team. A NSW Working with Children check, willingness to rotate shifts including weekends and public holidays, and a

Qualifications

• Physically fit and reliable with a caring attitude.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Hold a current NSW driver’s licence and NSW Working with Children check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Clean patient areas and shared spaces.
• Move equipment such as beds and wheelchairs as needed.
• Support patients and staff to keep the health service safe and running smoothly.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $62,315.82 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options )

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

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. We have 2 permanent full time opportunities available.

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 are looking for someone who is 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 NSW Working with Children check or willingness to obtain. Have the ability & willingness to work shifts, participate in a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays & hold a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.

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. The successful applicants will be physically based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.

Western NSW Local Health District is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.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.

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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.
• 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.