PSSA - Tech Suites, Night shift

Join Downer as a Patient Support Services Assistant (PSSA) in our Technical Suites at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia's leading healthcare facility. Be part of a compassionate, high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional support to patients, clinicians, and visitors.

This is a full-time night shift position, schedule: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 38 hours per week.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the safe movement and repositioning of patients, equipment, and beds within the hospital's technical suites.
• Support the transport of case carts, surgical instruments, and clinical supplies to and from designated areas, ensuring adherence to sterile protocols.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including linen management, waste removal, and spot cleaning of clinical spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient and medical equipment in compliance with infection control guidelines.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, clinicians, and support teams to support integrated service delivery.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital environment is desirable, though not essential.
• A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Health Support Services (or equivalent) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, show initiative, and remain calm under pressure in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on empathy, respect, and confidentiality.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks and committed to following Zero Harm safety protocols.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance and Immunisation history.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.