Job Description

Requisition Number: REQ692808

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Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available (Job Share considered)

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Hours per week: up to 38

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Classification: Trainee Patient Transport Officer

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Remuneration: $65,644.29 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

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Vaccination Category: A

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Applications Close: 27 September 2026

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Location: Wagga Wagga

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Be the steady hands and kind heart patients count on in transit!

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About the Prospect

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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.

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As the Trainee Patient Transport Officer you will be responsible for:

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Providing safe, comfortable and cost-effective transportation services in scenarios that include:

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- Patient transfers to MLHD facilities to other facilities, internal or external
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- Assisting, as required, NSW Ambulance with patient transfers to support bed flow
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- Enabling safe and timely transport of patients under direction from the Patient Transport Coordinator
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To find out more, please review the Position Description.

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About You

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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate -

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Willingness to undertake training (or demonstrated previous experience) in the below:

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- Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Guedels Airway
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- Basic life support skills
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- Advanced First Aid
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- Patient handling and lifting techniques
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- Driver training
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- Oxygen administration and transport and handling of specialised equipment (eg cardiac defibrillators)
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- A genuine interest in providing essential patient care services
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- Be willing to work in a rotating roster that provides 24/7 services
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- Passion and determination to grow and develop in the role and within the team
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- NSW WWCC
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Please note, you must hold a current class C drivers licence and ensure that:

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- You have not lost 6 demerit points within the last 3 years
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- You have not had any suspensions / loss of licence within the last 2 years
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- A proven safe driving record verified by a current Roads and Maritime Services licence printout must be supplied.
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- Applications submitted without a driving history record will not be considered.
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Why join MLHD?

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At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

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- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
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- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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- 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.
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Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

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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.

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If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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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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