Wardsperson - Tweed

Northern NSW Local Health District; Tweed Shire Council; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking Wardspersons to join the casual pool at Tweed Valley Hospital. You will support ward operations, transport patients and gear, and assist with cleaning duties to ensure smooth daily functioning.

A 24/7 rotating roster is required, with preference for night shifts. Opportunities may arise for temporary contracts after appointment to the casual pool.

Qualifications

• Casual role, 24/7 roster availability essential.
• Ability to transport patients, equipment and supplies.
• Wards support, cleaning duties and general hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support services across the hospital wards.
• Transport patients, equipment and supplies as required.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.

Job description

Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality. Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Wardsperson Remuneration: $64,440.53 - $64,891.88 per annum pro rata

About the role: Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking motivated Wardspersons to join our casual pool. As a Wardsperson, you will provide essential support services across the facility, including assisting in wards, transporting patients, equipment and supplies, and undertaking cleaning duties to help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the hospital. Applicants must be available to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster. Preference may be given to those who are able to work a greater proportion of night shifts. Following appointment to the casual pool, there may also be opportunities to undertake temporary contract positions as they arise.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD): We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well‑balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take‑home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re‑enter the workforce

For role related queries or questions contact Boza Majstorovic Adamic on [e-mail]. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au. 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). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.