Put your patient care skills into practice and make a difference every day

Medical Edge Australia is seeking compassionate and professional Patient Transport Officers to join our growing Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) team.

This is an ideal opportunity for healthcare professionals who enjoy working directly with people, providing safe patient care and being part of a supportive operational team.

Working alongside another qualified crew member, you'll assist patients throughout their healthcare journey, ensuring they are transported safely, comfortably and with dignity between homes, hospitals, specialist appointments and healthcare facilities.

This is an 18 month full-time maximum term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing organisation, where your contributions will have a significant impact.

We have our first Group Interview being held Monday 21 September 2026, 6:00-9:00 pm. Other dates TBC

Why join Medical Edge Australia?

- Meaningful patient interaction – build rapport with patients and support them during an key part of their healthcare journey
- A role with variety – every day brings new patients, locations and experiences
- Supportive team environment – work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value teamwork
- Practice your skills in a real-world setting – apply your training in a hands-on patient-facing role
- Values-driven organisation – be part of an organisation committed to professionalism, respect and patient-centred care
- Growing organisation – opportunities to develop as Medical Edge Australia continues to expand

About the role As a Patient Transport Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering safe and professional non-emergency patient transport services.

You will assist with patient assessments,



monitor patient wellbeing during transport and provide appropriate care within your scope of practice while maintaining a strong focus on safety, comfort and dignity.

Key responsibilities include

- Preparing patients for transport and assisting with transfers
- Monitoring and recording patient observations
- Providing ongoing care and support throughout transport
- Communicating effectively with patients, families and healthcare providers
- Operating transport vehicles and clinical equipment safely
- Recognising changes in patient condition and responding appropriately
- Completing clinical documentation and transport records accurately
- Contributing to a positive and professional team environment
- Maintaining high standards of patient care, confidentiality and professionalism

About you We're looking for people who are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a dynamic healthcare environment.

You'll ideally be

- Patient-focused and compassionate
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Professional and reliable
- Comfortable working collaboratively within a two-person crew
- Capable of remaining calm and focused in changing situations
- Committed to maintaining patient dignity and privacy
- Physically able to perform the patient handling requirements of the role
- Hold a Full Drivers License

Essential qualifications To be considered, you must hold one of the following:

- Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
- Certificate IV in Healthcare
- Diploma of Emergency Health Care
- Be a third-year Paramedicine student

Desirable experience The following will be highly regarded:





- Previous experience in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
- Experience in patient care, healthcare or emergency services environments
- Experience working directly with patients in community, hospital or clinical settings

You will also possess an understanding of patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, recognition of patient deterioration and the provision of safe patient care within your scope of practice. A role that matters For many patients, the people who transport them are among the most important contacts they have during their healthcare experience.

Your professionalism, compassion and ability to provide reassurance can have a significant impact on a patient's day and overall healthcare journey.

If you're looking for an opportunity to work directly with patients, be part of a supportive team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Medical Edge Australia as a Patient Transport Officer.

Recruitment process

This recruitment drive consists of the following aspects,

Online Application via Seek

Face-to-face interview

Prior to being offered a position, applicants will need to provide the following,

Pre-Employment Medical Check

Valid Employment Working with Children's Check

Police Check obtained within three months of applying. Must note role as Patient Transport (at a minumum)

Proof of full immunisation history required for NEPT work including (but not limited to) Covid-19, current flu vaccine and Hep B.

Medical Edge Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as an organisation that regularly works with children, Medical Edge believes that all children have the right to be emotionally and physically safe at all times. Medical Edge is committed to identifying, mitigating and managing risk to children through a preventative and risk management approach.

📌 Patient Transport Officer (Keysborough)
🏢 Medical Edge Australia
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