- Make a real difference in patient care every day.
- Join a supportive team in a leading NSW Health facility.
- Enjoy a role where no two days are the same.

Support patient care and safety by assisting with transfers, mobility, and essential services in a dynamic hospital environment.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available

Position Classification

Wardsperson

Remuneration

$64,440.53 - $64,891.88 per annum / pro rata for part-time hours

Hours Per Week

Up to 38 (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours)

Location

Westmead

This is an Aboriginal Targeted position in accordance with section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to a suitably qualified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant.

Where you'll be working

You’ll be part of the Brain Injury Unit at Westmead Hospital, a world-class facility committed to excellence in patient care and rehabilitation. Our team values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement.

- Work in a modern, patient-focused setting
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery and wellbeing
- Enjoy a culture built on NSW Health CORE values
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- Contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive workplace
- Stable Public Sector employment with Government Perks!

What you'll be doing

As a Wardsperson, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clinical teams and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This hands-on position involves working closely with nursing staff and other hospital professionals.

In this role you will be:

- Assisting with patient care activities such as rolling,



turning, bathing, and mobilising
- Safely transporting patients via bed or wheelchair throughout the hospital
- Operating relevant equipment and maintain compliance with safety standards
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients, staff, and visitors
- Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and a positive team culture

- Demonstrated experience as a wardsperson or in a patient care role within an acute care setting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Good knowledge of Infection Control and, Work Health and Safety standards and procedures, with a particular focus on clinical manual handling
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, supporting other and taking directions from team leaders, supervisors and other staff as required.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate respectfully to line management, colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, which includes pushing patient occupied beds, lifting patients using relevant equipment and mobilising wheeled equipment.
- Ability and willingness to work a 24 hr/ 7 day per week rotating roster at Westmead Hospital, which includes weekends and public holidays.

Requisition ID: REQ




Applications Close:15 October 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact Leonnie Dawson on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. If applying as an Australian Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, then please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview, you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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📌 Wardsperson Brain Injury Unit (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney