Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $30.04 - $30.25 per hour + 12% superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ598355
Applications Close: Monday 1st September 2025
Join the Inverell Hospital Team – Wardperson
About the Service
Located in the vibrant regional town of Inverell, known for its friendly community, beautiful parks and a relaxed lifestyle, Inverell Hospital offers excellent opportunities to grow your career. Our modern facility delivers a range of healthcare services and is supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinical and non-clinical staff who work together to provide high-quality patient care. You’ll be joining a welcoming team that values collaboration, support and professional development.
About the Role
As a Wardperson, you will play an important role in supporting patient care across the hospital. You will assist patients and visitors, contribute to the smooth running of ward services, and carry out a range of cleaning and support duties in line with the Position Description and hospital policies. This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the experience of patients and their families.
About You
You are a hardworking and reliable team member who enjoys helping others. You have good communication skills, the ability to follow direction, and can work independently as well as part of a team. You remain calm and professional when handling a variety of tasks and take pride in providing a high standard of service.
What We Offer
Friendly and supportive team environment
Ongoing guidance from experienced staff and supervisors
Training and education opportunities to help you grow in your role
Support from an encouraging manager and leadership team
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, contact Muhammad Usman on [email protected]
Additional Information:
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Information for Applicants:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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