Wardsperson - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FT/Casual

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ

Requisition ID: REQ
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Casual
Remuneration: $32.49 - $32.72 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown - Lidcombe Hospital – Patient Support Services
Applications close: 18/10/2026
Contact: Kerrie Waldon - Patient Support Supervisor on |

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join Bankstown Hospital as a Wardsperson, supporting patient care through safe, compassionate, and efficient assistance to patients, staff, and clinical teams

- Provide safe and respectful patient transfers and transport throughout the hospital.
- Support clinical teams by assisting with patient care activities and operational tasks
- Deliver a positive patient experience through compassionate service and teamwork with healthcare professionals and families.

Are You the Right Fit?

As a Wardsperson you will use your teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to safe patient care to make a positive difference every day.

- Motivated and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and complete on-the-job training
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles, including safe manual handling practices.
- Able to follow instructions, use basic computer systems, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role,



please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- This role involves working a 24/7 rotating roster, including day, afternoon and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Can you confirm your availability and ability to meet these roster requirements?
- Please describe how your skills, experience, and personal qualities align with the requirements of this Wardsperson role, and how you would contribute to the Fairfield Hospital team.

What has motivated you to apply for this position, and what interests you most about joining Bankstown Hospital as a Wardsperson?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming setting. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds,



and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards .We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Wardsperson - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Perm FT/Casual (City of Canterbury-Bankstown)
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