Wardsperson - Pathway to Health and Security Assistant - Cootamundra

Employment Type: Part Time Permanent

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Remuneration: $64,440.53 – $64,891.88 per annum, pro-rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 30

Requisition ID: REQ687607

Location: Cootamundra

Vaccination Category: A

Application Close: midnight on 17 September 2026

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for a compassionate, hands-on team player to support patient care at Cootamundra Hospital, with a pathway into Health and Security Assistant duties.

About The Role

Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District as a Wardsperson, providing assistance in relation to patient personal hygiene, transfers, care of the deceased, and movement of ward supplies and equipment to support clinical staff in the delivery of patient care. This role offers a pathway to Health and Security Assistant duties, and is a physically active, people-focused position at the heart of the hospital's day-to-day operations, working across a 24 hour, 7 day rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

As The Wardsperson, You Will Be Responsible For

Providing patient assistance and supporting nursing and clinical staff with patient personal hygiene, lifting, repositioning, transfers and transportation of patients. Assisting clinical staff when preparing deceased patients for transfer to the mortuary and providing support for family viewings as required. Ensuring the safe erection, transfer and removal of bed and bedside equipment, medical gas cylinders and other used supplies. Facilitating the transport and delivery of pathology specimens, x-rays and other equipment as required. Performing routine cleaning, housekeeping and general wardsperson duties. Working within high dependency medical areas including Emergency and ICU, supporting major trauma patients and other situations as directed by clinical staff.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

Have demonstrated experience as a Wardsperson or in a similar role within a patient centred care environment, or the ability to perform patient care activities and transportation of patients in beds and wheelchairs. Have a proven understanding of Infection Control policies and procedures. Possess literacy skills including the ability to read and follow instructions, duty lists, policies and produce reports as required. Have demonstrated experience working in a people-oriented environment, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Communicate confidently with a variety of patients, visitors, staff and managers, with an understanding of confidentiality. Be able to work in a diverse, physically challenging position, and be willing to work shifts on a 7 day rotating roster. Have demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety, including manual handling and reporting hazards and incidents. Hold a National Police Check, NSW Working With Children Check, and meet Vaccination Category A requirements.

What MLHD Offer

Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a direct, hands-on role in supporting patient care for our regional communities. Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience under the Health Employees (State) AwaFlexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, including a pathway to Health and Security Assistant duties. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

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Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Anne Phillips on Anne.Phillips1@health.nsw.gov.au

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.