Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Gove District Hospital
Job title Orderly Designation Physical 3 RDO
Job type Casual ($40.38) per hour Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $64,045 - $66,773 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 70252403 RTF 329755 Closing 07/09/2025
Contact officer Maree Mcharg on 08 8987 0350 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=329755
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Participate as a member of the Orderly Team to support the Gove District Hospital staff in their delivery of care to consumers
of Gove District Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate movement of patients, equipment and associated items throughout the hospital and campus. Assist with
constant care patient duties under supervision of a registered nurse.
2. As a member of the orderly team foster a positive workplace culture and respond to requests in a timely and safe manner
3. Cleaning of designated areas / equipment etc. and assisting with the safe storage/supply of medical gases.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being
undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
5. Preserve patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
6. Perform mortuary duties and care of the deceased.
7. Collection and transport of linen, sharps, hazardous waste and pathology specimens within defined procedures.
8. Assist with food service to patient areas as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of a client focussed
service.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform manual handling activities and be physically fit to perform these activities.
3. Commitment to teamwork within a diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including the ability to interact
with people from diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated ability to take direction and effectively organise and prioritise workload.
5. Preparedness and capacity to work rostered shift work over a seven-day roster and an ability to share an “on call” roster.
6. Ability to use technology and information systems for the effective delivery of client services.
7. Hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in a hospital/health care setting.
2. Current accredited First-Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
