Join one of NSW's largest and most respected hospitals

Play a vital role in patient care and hospital operations

Support patient flow in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Move patients safely, support essential care services, and help deliver outstanding healthcare at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Wardsperson
Remuneration:$64,440.53 - $64,891.87 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is a major tertiary referral and teaching hospital recognised for delivering world-class healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. As part of a dedicated and professional support services team, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe and compassionate care throughout their hospital journey.

In this role you'll enjoy:

- Working within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Contributing to a patient-centred culture focused on quality and safety
- A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
- Opportunities to develop valuable healthcare and patient handling skills
- Making a meaningful difference to the experience of patients, families and staff

What you'll be doing

As an Orderly/Wardsperson, you will provide essential support services that contribute directly to patient care, hospital operations and patient flow. You will work closely with nursing, clinical and operational teams to ensure the secure and efficient movement of patients, equipment and critical resources across the hospital.

Key responsibilities include:

- Transporting patients safely via beds, trolleys and wheelchairs throughout the hospital
- Assisting with patient handling activities including transfers, repositioning and mobility support using approved equipment and techniques
- Moving equipment, specimens, medical supplies, furniture and documentation to support clinical operations
- Undertaking mortuary duties,



including the respectful preparation and transfer of deceased patients
- Delivering exceptional customer service while promoting safety, teamwork and quality improvement initiatives

Selection Criteria:

- 1. Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, visitors, staff and managers.
- 2. Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety, Manual Handling and Infection control principles
- 3. Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and physically challenging position/workload.
- 4. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to read and write in English.
- 5. Ability to use electronic devices as part of the Orderly Department’s tasking system
- 6. Ability to complete tasks either in a team environment or unsupervised all within a measurable timeframe

Requisition ID: REQ675426
Applications Close: 1st September 2026

Need more information?

- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Robbie Villahermosa at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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📌 Orderly/Wardsperson (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales