Hospital Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (3 month contract)
Position Classification: BI Hospital Assistant
Remuneration: $30.20 per hour superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Broken Hill NSW

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West

• Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
• Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
• Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke

What you'll be doing

Assist the Unit with general laundry duties and cleaning duties to ensure the efficient functioning of laundry services.

What is on offer

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses $2.6k meal and entertainment
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
• Fitness Passport
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:

1. Demonstrated skills and experience working with process work within a laundry or similar area.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of infection control guidelines.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team, including sound communication skills both verbal and written.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of WHS and Manual Handling requirements.
5. Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable

The Welcome Experience

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Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Giaconda Hucks on [email protected]

Applications Close: 9th June 2025

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Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply.

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