Waste Management Operative

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:Hospital Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration:$29.05 per hour plus shift loading and 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location:John Hunter Hospital - New Lambton Heights

The Opportunity

Are you looking a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others? HealthShare NSW is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Waste Management Operative Assistant.

In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your tasks will include upholding a superior standard of waste collection services in both patient and non-patient areas, adhering to infection control procedures, conducting waste removal, and performing additional tasks as reasonably required by supervisor.

Why Work for HealthShare NSW?

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions:enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing:you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs:access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development:expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description.
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa
• This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool with any vaccination evidence you have.

How to Apply

• Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager Jody Chatman at
• Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at

We are Diverse and Inclusive

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team HSNSW- and let us know.

Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.

Talent Pool

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Applications Close: 11:59 pm Sunday 21 September 2025

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