Wardsperson - Casual

About the Role

About the role

Closing date: Friday 17 October

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities

The Wardsperson plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of hospital wards by providing essential non-clinical assistance to healthcare professionals and ensuring a safe, clean, and organised environment for patients. This position involves a variety of tasks, including patient transportation, equipment management, mortuary duties and general support duties to enhance patient care and staff efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Patient Assistance and Transportation:

• Safely transport patients to and from various departments within the hospital.
• Assist patients with mobility and positioning as needed.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Work closely with nursing staff, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Respond promptly to requests and instructions from nursing staff and management.

Mortuary Duties

• Assist with transfer of deceased from wards
• Liaise with funeral homes and other external agencies

Employment Type: Casual positions available.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Tim Cartmell at for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.

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