Wardsperson - 8 West 2, Neurosciences

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging

Education support

EAP counselling

influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Wardsperson at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to support nursing and allied health staff in delivering patient care. The role covers tidying, cleaning and direct patient care activities within a busy hospital setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, teamwork and knowledge of infection control and manual handling to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.

Responsibilities

• Tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care.
• Support to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers as part of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Manual handling

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week or Permanent Part Time 12 hours per week (Job share considered) Position Classification: Wardsperson Remuneration: $32.50 - $32.72 per hour + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ657703 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 Wardsperson provides assistance to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering effective patient care. This is a support role with a scope of duties that encompasses, but is not limited by, tidying, cleaning and duties associated with direct patient care. For more information, please view the Position Description.

Positions Available (Job share considered)

• 1 x Full Time - 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 1 x Part Time - 12 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
• Awareness of Infection Control principles and Manual Handling principles.

Benefits

• 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 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/. Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For further information, please contact Julian Liang on [phone], 0455 080 894 or via email at [e-mail]. Applications Close: 14 November 2026 For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.