Hospital Assistant Grade 2 Wilcannia

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type:Casual

Position Classification:Hospital Assist Gde 2

Remuneration: $29.06 per hour + Superannuation 

Requisition ID:REQ600353

Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)

• 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

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About the Opportunity

• The Hospital Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff, general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility.
• Undertake a range of cleaning duties as outlined in a daily schedule, including high level cleaning, outside cleaning, stripping and/or sealing floors, cleaning tooth and vomit bowls and sanitising bed pans and other equipment, to ensure the patient and hospital environment remains clean, safe and attractive.
• Provide general assistance in the ward/ facility including moving heavy equipment, making unoccupied beds and loading/ unloading commercial-type washing machines, to ensure the smooth running of the facility.

What is on offer

• Salary packaging (pay less tax) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainment
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

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.

About Wilcannia

Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful.

The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

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Applications Close: 8th September 2025

Stepping Up

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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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