Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Wardsperson
Remuneration: $64,440.53 - $64,891.88 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691478
Application Close: 20 September 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

REQ691478 - St George Hospital - Aboriginal Wardsperson Trainee - Permanent Full Time

An applicant's race and gender are genuine occupational qualifications and is authorised under Section 14(d) and 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an Aboriginal Identified role. We are seeking someone who brings cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person. As part of your application, we ask you to provide documentation confirming your Aboriginality. Your cultural capability will also be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Provide day to day assistance to the nursing staff throughout the hospital, and provide transport/transfer of patients across the campus, and achieve these objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

Additional Benefits

· Financial benefits - - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.

· Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)



in addition to annual leave.

· Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO .

· Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the recruitment process.
- Willingness to complete Certificate III in Health Service Assistance to meet ongoing employment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a team.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Effective problem solving skills.

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For role related queries or questions, please contact Mathew Laluja-Mason via email at

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Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our for more information.

Our Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive

for all positions prior to offer. * We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (
) and for additional information please visit our .

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📌 St George Hospital - Aboriginal Wardsperson Trainee - Permanent Full Time (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney