Wardsperson - Casual

Albury Wodonga Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Flexible work-life balance

Wellness programs and Fitness Passport

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health Wardsperson role in regional Australia seeks a reliable casual team member to support daily ward operations, patient transport, equipment management and mortuary duties. You will help maintain safe, clean, and organised spaces for patients and staff.

Join a supportive, patient-focused environment with opportunities to collaborate with nurses, doctors, and allied staff, while balancing shifts to fit your lifestyle and commitments. Vaccination and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Casual employment available for the Wardsperson role.
• Non-clinical ward support duties and patient care assistance.
• Includes patient transport, equipment management and mortuary tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to various departments within the hospital.
• Assist patients with mobility and positioning as needed.
• Work closely with nursing staff, doctors and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Assist with the transfer of deceased patients from wards and liaise with funeral homes.

Job description

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Access to wellness programs and Fitness Passport

About the Role

The Wardsperson plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of hospital wards by providing essential non-clinical assistance to healthcare professionals and ensuring a safe, clean, and organised environment for patients. This position involves a variety of tasks, including patient transportation, equipment management, mortuary duties, and general support duties to enhance patient care and staff efficiency.

Key responsibilities include

Patient Assistance and Transportation

• Safely transport patients to various departments within the hospital.
• Assist patients with mobility and positioning as needed.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing staff, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Respond promptly to requests and instructions from nursing staff and management.

Mortuary Duties

• Assist with the transfer of deceased patients from wards.
• Liaise with funeral homes and other external agencies.

Employment Type: Casual positions available.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle and provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Closing date

11 November 2026

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Access to wellness programs and Fitness Passport

About the Role

The Wardsperson plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of hospital wards by providing essential non-clinical assistance to healthcare professionals and ensuring a safe, clean, and organised environment for patients. This position involves a variety of tasks, including patient transportation, equipment management, mortuary duties, and general support duties to enhance patient care and staff efficiency.

Key responsibilities include

Patient Assistance and Transportation

• Safely transport patients to various departments within the hospital.
• Assist patients with mobility and positioning as needed.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with nursing staff, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Respond promptly to requests and instructions from nursing staff and management.

Mortuary Duties

• Assist with the transfer of deceased patients from wards.
• Liaise with funeral homes and other external agencies.

Employment Type: Casual positions available.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle and provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.