Casual Assistant in Nursing

Kickstart your nursing career as an Assistant in Nursing at Tamworth Hospital – enjoy supported career progression and growth, all whilst working in this breathtaking and vibrant region.

Remuneration: $26.14 – $28.68 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Requisition ID: REQ600694

Applications Close: Sunday, 12th October 2025

About your new job:

Tamworth Hospital are looking for Assistants in Nursing (AIN's) to work across the multiple wards within their facility. Looking to progress your career? Take this opportunity to rotate across a variety of departments or develop your expertise within a speciality area that aligns with your passion. You'll be joining a professional, friendly and highly supportive team that is committed to guiding and empowering you throughout every stage of your nursing journey.

You won't be working alone. You'll be provided with supernumerary shifts to support learning of the role. You will receive ongoing support from the EN's, RN's and the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). Tamworth Hospital are champions of professional growth, and encourage all staff to pursue ongoing professional development.

Where you'll be working:

Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections. Find out more about our beautiful region here: Living in Tamworth, NSW.

What we can offer you:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Requirements:

Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year), or currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diplomas of Nursing (completion of identified foundational units in practice AND 120 hours of clinical placement).

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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