Trainee Patient Transport Officer

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Narrandera Shire Council; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per Anm

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking Trainee Patient Transport Officers at Narrandera Health Service. You will support patient transport between MLHD facilities and assist ambulance transfers to optimise bed flow.

The role requires willingness to train in CPR, BLS, First Aid, patient handling, and driver training. A 24/7 rotating roster and NSW Working with Children check (WWCC) are needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training in CPR, Basic Life Support, Advanced First Aid, patient handling and lifting techniques, and driver training.
• Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment such as cardiac defibrillators.
• A genuine interest in providing essential patient care services and a flexible, rotating 24/7 roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable and cost-effective transport for patients between MLHD facilities and other locations.
• Assist NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to support bed flow as required.
• Operate under direction from the Patient Transport Coordinator to ensure safe transport.

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ692792

Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available (Job Share considered)

Hours per week: up to 38

Classification: Trainee Patient Transport Officer

Remuneration: $65,644.29 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Vaccination Category: A

Applications Close: 28 September 2026

Location: Narrandera

Be the steady hands and kind heart patients count on in transit!

About The Opportunity

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Trainee Patient Transport Officers to join our team in this crucial role within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District based from Narrandera Health Service.

As the Trainee Patient Transport Officer you will be responsible for:

Providing safe, comfortable and cost-effective transportation services in scenarios that include:

• Patient transfers to MLHD facilities to other facilities, internal or external
• Assisting, as required, NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to support bed flow
• Enabling safe and timely transport of patients under direction from the Patient Transport Coordinator

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate -

Willingness to undertake training (or demonstrated previous experience) in the below:

• Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Guedels Airway
• Basic life support skills
• Advanced First Aid
• Patient handling and lifting techniques
• Driver training
• Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment (eg cardiac defibrillators)
• A genuine interest in providing essential patient care services
• Be willing to work in a rotating roster that provides 24/7 services
• Passion and determination to grow and develop in the role and within the team
• NSW WWCC
• Please note, you must hold a current class C drivers licence and ensure that:
• You have not lost 6 demerit points within the last 3 years
• You have not had any suspensions / loss of licence within the last 2 years
• A proven safe driving record verified by a current Roads and Maritime Services licence printout must be supplied.
• Applications submitted without a driving history record will not be considered.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.