This recruitment process offers Casual appointment(s).

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role

We are currently seeking Patient Support Assistants to join our team.

As part of the multidisciplinary team the Patient Support Assistant will clean ward areas, provide catering services, assist nursing staff with lifts and intra-hospital transfers, and collect and distribute specimens as required.

Want to know more?

We encourage you to contact Jessica Lloyd, A/Manager Patient Support Services directly on 08 9599 4677.

About Us

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Rockingham Peel Group





Rockingham Peel Group provides hospital and community-based public healthcare services to a growing population of more than 200,000 people across Perth’s southern metropolitan region. At the heart of the Group is the 229-bed Rockingham General Hospital, which offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, acute and general medicine, surgery, mental health, paediatrics, neonatal care and maternity services. The Group includes the Mandurah and Kwinana Community Health Centres, delivering a broad range of health promotion, disease prevention and community health programs to support the wellbeing of individuals and families across the region.

Application and assessment support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Jessica Lloyd, A/Manager Patient Support Services directly on 08 9599 4677.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

How To Apply

You’ve heard from us, now we’d like to hear from you.

Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of factors. These include an applicant’s eligibility for appointment, demonstrated behaviours,



alignment with organisational values and ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to our workplace culture.

In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF), the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:

- Patient Support Assistant rosters provide 24/7 coverage to Rockingham General Hospital. Available casual shifts may include early mornings, afternoon or night shifts as well as weekends.
- Casual staff required to provide backfill for emergency and unplanned leave of permanent staff at short notice.

Your Application Should Include

- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, and specifically the Essential Criteria in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Please note referees may be contacted as part of the initial assessment process.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Adaptable working arrangements

📌 Patient Support Assistant (City of Rockingham)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 City of Rockingham