About the Role
Responsible for transferring patients across hospital wards and Theatres, assisting clinical staff, and collecting soiled linen and general waste.
We are seeking an efficient, skilled, and empathetic Hospital Porter to join our dedicated Ward 4 East at Macquarie University Hospital.
As part of Australia's premier university‐owned private teaching hospital, our Step‐Down Cardiology and Angio Day service accommodates patients arriving for same‐day cardiac, vascular, and neuro‐interventional procedures.
In this specialized environment, your proactive support will drive the critical cycle of patient intake, rapid theatre turnaround, and safe post‐procedure transfer back to the day ward for discharge—all while delivering the premium, stress‐free care our private patients expect.
Key Responsibilities
Admissions & Intake Transport: Greet and escort same‐day patients from the main reception or day ward admission bays directly into the specialized angiography prep areas.
Rapid Theatre Turnaround: Coordinate closely with the day nursing team and radiographers to safely transfer patients into the hybrid imaging theatres, helping the department maintain its precise daily procedure schedule.
Post‐Procedure Care Logistics: Care for and transfer recovering patients carefully back to the Day Ward or recovery lounges, ensuring maximum patient comfort following sedation.
Day Suite Supply Flows: Move specialized clinical kits, clean linens, and essential sterile consumables into the angiography labs to ensure rooms are fully restocked between cases.
Requirements & Qualifications
Premium Customer Service: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a warm, reassuring manner to alleviate the anxiety of patients undergoing same‐day heart or blood vessel interventions.
Physical Fitness & Mobility: High stamina to handle active movement throughout the day, including pushing modern hospital beds, specialized chairs, and heavy equipment.
Time Management:



Sharp organization skills to respond dynamically to a fast‐moving day surgery schedule without compromising safety or patient care standards.
Compliance: Must possess or be willing to obtain an Australian National Police Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), and meet NSW Health Category A immunization requirements.
Prior experience in a day surgery, radiology unit, or high‐end hospitality environment is highly regarded.
Applications Close: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
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We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.
Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
Flexible Work
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It's an invitation for you to bring your passion and purpose to a campus powered by human collaboration, and where the potential of every person multiplies our ability to achieve remarkable things.




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Our values guide how we work, lead and support one another.
We know Macquarie is at its best when we live our values every day.
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Through a nurturing and fair environment, we are a workplace that enables you to balance both your personal needs and professional goals.
What we offer?
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
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📌 Porter (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie University Hospital
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