Porter (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

EAP counselling

Vaccination & wellness benefits

Job summary

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) as a General Porter, transporting patients and equipment across the campus. The role supports patient flow with a focus on safety, dignity, and professional service in line with CORE Values.

The position requires working a 24/7 rotating roster including night shifts. This is a permanent role within NSW Health with opportunities for salary packaging, flexible leave and staff benefits. Applications close 24 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written directions.
• Ability to work all shifts on a 24/7 rotational roster and be adaptable to changes in scheduling to meet hospital demands.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication with clinical staff, patients and families in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including manual handling and walking distances.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment across Royal Prince Alfred Hospital ensuring safety and dignity.
• Deliver a professional service in line with NSW Health CORE Values to support patient flow.

Skills

Read directions

24/7 roster flexibility

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Manual handling

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull and Part Time
Hours per Week: Minimum 20
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.42 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ690264

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

The role of a General Porter is to transport all Patients and equipment across RPAH using the most appropriate mode of transport. Our focus is to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of patients during transportation and to deliver a professional service in line with our CORE Values. The General Porters service enhances Patient Flow by delivering on the expectation of timely movement of patients throughout the hospital.

This position will be working within a 24/7 department and staff will be required to work a rotating roster including night shifts.

For more information, please view thePosition Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to read and understand written directions.
• Ability to work all shifts on a 24/7 rotational roster and be adaptable to changes in scheduling to meet hospital demands.
• Knowledge of safe working practices and compliance with appropriate safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff members, patients and families in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet the physical requirement of the position including manual handling and walking distances.
• Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004)

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

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For further information, please contact Rhiannon Shaw on (02) 9515 8*** or via email at **************@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 24 September 2026