Wardsperson - 8 West 2, Neurosciences

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport membership

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Wardsperson to support nursing and health service teams. This permanent role covers 38 hours per week (full-time) or 12 hours per week (part-time, job share considered).

Compensation is $32.50–$32.72 per hour plus superannuation, with benefits including ADO and leave loading. The Wardsperson assists with patient care, tidying, cleaning and related duties, while adhering to infection control and manual handling standards.

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.
• Wardsperson provides assistance to Nursing, Midwifery and other health service workers in delivering effective patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Manual handling

Initiative

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 : REQ

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.

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) .

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Applications Close: 14 November 2026

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