St George Hospital - Aboriginal Wardsperson Trainee - Permanent Full Time

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9K for living

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Up to 12 days off each year

In-house training

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking an Aboriginal Wardsperson Trainee for St George Hospital. The role involves assisting nursing staff and transporting patients, with a view to ongoing employment and development within the health service.

Willingness to complete Certificate III in Health Service Assistance is required, and the position is identified for Aboriginal people under NSW policy. The role offers permanent full-time hours and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to complete Certificate III in Health Service Assistance.
• Good time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day assistance to nursing staff.
• Transport/transfer of patients across the campus.
• Support efficient and timely operations within the ward.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III Health Service Assistance

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Remuneration: $64,440.53 - $64,891.88 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ696500

Application Close: 11 October 2026

REQ696500 - St George Hospital - Aboriginal Wardsperson Trainee - Permanent Full Time

An applicant's race and gender are genuine occupational qualifications and is authorised under Section 14(d) and 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role. We are seeking someone who brings cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person. As part of your application, we ask you to provide documentation confirming your Aboriginality. Your cultural capability will also be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Provide day to day assistance to the nursing staff throughout the hospital, and provide transport/transfer of patients across the campus, and achieve these objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

• This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.
• Willingness to complete Certificate III in Health Service Assistance to meet ongoing employment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Mathew Laluja-Mason via email at [e-mail]

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.