Requisition Number
: REQ******
Employment Type: Full
Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available (Job Share considered)
Hours per week:
up to 38
Classification:
Trainee Patient Transport Officer
Remuneration:
$65,****** per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Vaccination Category:
A
Applications Close:
27 September ****
Location:
Wagga Wagga
Be the steady hands and kind heart patients count on in transit!
About The Opportunity
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Trainee Patient Transport Officers to join our team in this crucial role within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District based from Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
As the Trainee Patient Transport Officer you will be responsible for:
Providing safe, comfortable and cost-effective transportation services in scenarios that include:
Patient transfers to MLHD facilities to other facilities, internal or external
Assisting, as required, NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to support bed flow
Enabling safe and timely transport of patients under direction from the Patient Transport Coordinator
To find out more, please review the Position Description.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate -
Willingness to undertake training (or demonstrated previous experience) in the below:
Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Guedels Airway
Basic life support skills
Advanced First Aid
Patient handling and lifting techniques
Driver training
Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment (eg cardiac defibrillators)
A genuine interest in providing essential patient care services
Be willing to work in a rotating roster that provides 24/7 services
Passion and determination to grow and develop in the role and within the team
NSW WWCC
Please note, you must hold a current class C drivers licence and ensure that:
You have not lost 6 demerit points within the last 3 years




You have not had any suspensions / loss of licence within the last 2 years
A proven safe driving record verified by a current Roads and Maritime Services licence printout must be supplied.
Applications submitted without a driving history record will not be considered.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Career development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).
You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.
Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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📌 Trainee Patient Transport Officer (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
📍 Wagga Wagga