Patient Support Assistant

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.

VISA Sponsorship is not an option for this position; you must have a valid working VISA or Australian Citizenship/Permanent Resident status.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start where excellent health care is delivered to the community. Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services across a catchment area of more than 3300 square kilometres in the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.

Currently we are seeking a Patient Support Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the ward/unit or department to a high standard, serving patient meals, collecting dishes and returning trolleys, and carrying out patient movement and transfers within the hospital.

• Maintain cleanliness of the ward/unit or department to a high standard.
• Serve patient meals and collect dishes; return trolleys as required.
• Assist with patient movement and transfers within the hospital.

• The panel may assess applicants in rounds.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/11/2026.
• Eligibility requires a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia for permanent appointments.

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If you are ready to apply, follow the instructions below and include the following documents:

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• Names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, contact Employee Services on for assistance during business hours.

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required, and referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Lodgement is system generated. Submissions on or after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.