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Job Description: Role title: Wardspersons Role type: Permanent Full Time Role grade: Wardsperson Year 1/2 Department and location: Ward Support Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $59579.2 - $59,996.65 super Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our 30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About the role As a Wardsperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient functioning of the hospital wards. Your responsibilities will include transporting patients, equipment, and supplies, as well as assisting with patient movement and basic care tasks under supervision. This is a shift-based role requiring flexibility across a rotating 7-day roster. Shifts vary and may commence as early as 6:00am, with night shifts also required. Each shift is 8 hours in duration. Key duties include: Transferring patients, equipment, and furniture across the hospital. Delivering blood products, medications, and specimens to relevant departments. Supporting patient mobility and safe repositioning under direction. Assisting with meal deliveries and collecting late meals when needed. Following infection control protocols and maintaining hygiene standards. About You A caring and team-focused individual with a positive, can-do attitude. Previous experience in a healthcare or similar support role is desirable but not essential. Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, and visitors. Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment. Committed to safety, hygiene, and patient care. Available to work a rotating roster, including early starts and night shifts, Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. How to apply The closing date for applications is 20 August 2025 Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct