Wardsperson

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maitland Hospital in New South Wales is seeking a dedicated Wardsperson to join a skilled operations team on a casual basis. You will support patients, clinical staff and the wider care team to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

You will transport patients, assist with hygiene, move equipment and respond to emergencies with professionalism. Full training and ongoing support will be provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients, families and staff.
• Reliability and trustworthiness in daily tasks.
• Integrity, respect and professionalism in the workplace.
• Availability to work on a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between wards, theatres and departments.
• Assist with patient hygiene and contribute to a clean, safe environment.
• Move equipment and supplies across departments as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents with urgency and professionalism.
• Follow proactive practices to improve patient experiences and care delivery.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Integrity

Roster availability

Job description

Remuneration: $32.49 - $32.72 per hour + superannuation

Location: The Maitland Hospital

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Requisition ID: REQ701175

Applications Close: Sunday 15th November 2026

About The Role

We’re seeking a dedicated Wardsperson to join our highly skilled operations team. In this essential, hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in the safe and efficient running of the hospital by supporting patients, clinical staff and the wider care team. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and want to make a real impact on patient safety and wellbeing, this is the opportunity for you.

In This Role, You’ll

• Safely transport patients between wards, theatres and departments.
• Assist with patient hygiene and contribute to a clean, safe environment.
• Move equipment and supplies across departments as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents with urgency and professionalism.
• Follow proactive practices to improve patient experiences and care delivery.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided, so you’ll feel confident and capable from day one.

About You

You’re responsible, proactive and take pride in doing the job well. You communicate clearly and respectfully, work well in a team, and bring a calm, professional presence to everything you do.

You Must Have

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Reliability and trustworthiness - you show up and follow through.
• Integrity, respect and professionalism in your daily work.
• Availability to work on a 7-day rotating roster.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a hospital support role - it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that puts patient safety and wellbeing first. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development.
• The chance to build skills and experience in a critical hospital role.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a real difference every day.

Join us and be an essential part of delivering safe, quality care to our patients and community.

Requirements

• Ability to work shifts within a 7 Day rotating roster and willingness to work across other locations within the Hunter New England Local Health.

Additional Information

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Darran Hooper on

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Information For Applicants

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This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.