Ward Support

2 weeks ago


Kew, Victoria, Australia St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Full time

Job Description:

  • St George's Location Kew
  • Friendly and dynamic team
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an experienced Ward Support to join the team at St Georges Hospital Kew on a permanent, full time basis, to cover shifts on the AM shift Monday to Friday.

The Ward Support must be flexible and prepared to work throughout the wards/areas

  • Perform all cleaning requirements as per duties list and relevant standards
  • Observe and follow correct food handling policies and procedures documented in the Food Safety Program
  • Stock ward supplies as per work schedule
  • Carry out tasks as per work schedule and as per documented time frame
  • Participate in annual fire and safety training

The classification for this position will be PS25 ($58,791 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

  • Current PSA Certificate or equivalent
  • Food Safety Level 1 Certificate HLTFSE001
  • Previous experience in age care and/or hospital industry is desirable
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and write English and follow verbal instructions
  • Demonstrate the ability to respond to phone calls and messages
  • Current National Criminal History Check or willing to obtain

About St George's

St George's Health Service, located in Kew, provides a comprehensive aged care service, including inpatient care, evaluation and management, residential aged care, rehabilitation, acute psychiatry, as well as a broad range of community-based assessment and treatment services.

What We Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
  • Discounts always available through our Foundation
  • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
  • Culture of continuous improvement

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

  • Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Caroline Gillam |

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

27 June :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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