Ancillary Assistants (Level 1 and 2) Pool

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Casual

Job Category - Environmental Services -Patient Services Assistant Level 2

- Contribute to the well-being of the local community in a rewarding and impactful role
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Casual

Job Category - Environmental Services -Patient Services Assistant Level 2

Req Id - 9136

- Contribute to the well-being of the local community in a rewarding and impactful role
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!

About The Role

Ancillary Assistants are responsible for ensuring a high standard of patient transport, restocking, and courier services, as well as maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout all areas of University Hospital Geelong. The Ancillary Assistant is an integral member of the hospital team, assisting and supporting the nursing and clinical staff in various functions, including cleaning and housekeeping, transport and courier services, and Patient Support.

These duties are done with patient welfare as the highest priority, ensuring safe practice in technique and infection control, respect and courtesy to staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality environmental and housekeeping services including routine and enhanced cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, waste and linen management, equipment cleaning, bed making, and maintaining infection prevention and hygiene standards.




- Support patient care and ward operations through patient transport, assistance with mobility and positioning, meal delivery, food monitoring, replenishing supplies, and providing general ward support services.
- Maintain safety, compliance and quality standards by following Occupational Health and Safety requirements, infection control practices, information management procedures, reporting incidents, and participating in quality improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team by communicating effectively with staff, patients and visitors, contributing to a positive team culture, supporting recent team members, and undertaking duties within scope of training and competence.

What We’re Looking For

- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (PSA25) and Food Handlers Certificate.
- Service-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
- Physically fit with ability to lift, move heavy items, and walk long distances during shifts.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and commitment to safe work practices.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means,



such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional Information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ***email_hidden***

All Appointments Are Subject To

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Andrew Hamilton

Email: ***************@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 31 August 2026

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

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