Health Service Assistant

Work in an environment that offers: 

• A supportive environment for career progression and development
• Access to 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary Packaging to boost your take home pay

The Position

Job Reference: 3252

Position Title: Health Service Assistant - Casual Bank
Classification: IN37
Salary per hour (exc. super): $ % Casual Loading
Hours per fortnight:  Up to 76 Hours
Employment Status: Casual

Closing date: 30/11/2025

The Bendigo Health Clinical Workforce - HSA Bank is essential in supporting clinical inpatient units during periods of roster shortfalls, unplanned vacancies, and 1:1 patient observation shifts. The HSA Bank provides staff with the flexibility to accept shifts based on their availability and allocated unit suitability.

To maintain active membership in the Clinical Workforce - Bank, staff are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month across a 24-hour roster (Day: 0700–1500, Evening: 1500–2200, Night: 2200–0700). Bank activity is monitored monthly, and staff who are not active will be contacted.

The Health Services Assistant (HSA) role at Bendigo Health involves supporting Registered and Enrolled Nurses during 1:1 patient observation shifts, as well as performing non-nursing duties that contribute to the smooth operation of ward environments.

Requirements:

• Completion of 1 year of a health-related discipline or a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

• Interest in working in Health Care inpatient units

• Availability for flexible working arrangements across a 24-hour roster

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible shifts while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive clinical environment.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria's largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region's population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Tegan Sharp, Manager - Resourcing on for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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