Wardsperson

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ671207

Occupation

Hospital Assistant

Work type

Various

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$61962.05 - $62396.18

Closing date

28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

Work within a multidisciplinary environment and support the patient journey throughout the hospital.

$61,962.05 - $62,396.18 per annum pro rata + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 20 hours per week | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ671207

| Applications close: 28 June 2026

This recruitment will be used to create an Eligibility List for vacancies within the next 18 months across the Illawarra Hospital Group Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As the Wardsperson, you will support and assist clinical and other staff with patient care, manual handling and the transportation of patients. This includes, assisting patients to the front of the hospital for private transportation, lifting and turning of patients using appropriate manual handling techniques with use of appropriate equipment, undertaking general patient care duties, renewal of oxygen cylinders and medical gases, mortuary duties, companioning of patients, and cleaning and maintenance of various equipment.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.