Agency Department of Health Work unit Resource Services
Job title Orderly Designation Physical 3
Job type Casual Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $67,945 - $70,839 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 70263743 RTF 361492 Closing 25/11/2026
Contact Officer Robert Strong at
[email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361492
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Participate as a member of the Orderly Team to support the Gove District Hospital staff in their delivery of care to consumers of Gove
District Hospital.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Facilitate movement of patients, equipment and associated items throughout the hospital and campus. Assist with constant care
patient duties under supervision of a registered nurse.
1. As a member of the orderly team foster a positive workplace culture and respond to requests in a timely and safe manner
2. Cleaning of designated areas / equipment etc. and assisting with the protected storage/supply of medical gases.
3. Follow defined service quality standards,
work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
1. Preserve patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
2. Perform mortuary duties and care of the deceased.
3. Collection and transport of linen, sharps, hazardous waste and pathology specimens within defined procedures.
4. Assist with food service to patient areas as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of a client focussed service.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform manual handling activities and be physically fit to perform these activities.
3. Commitment to teamwork within a diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including the ability to interact with people
from diverse cultures.
1. Demonstrated ability to take direction and effectively organise and prioritise workload.
2. Preparedness and capacity to work rostered shift work over a seven-day roster and an ability to share an “on call” roster.
3. Ability to use technology and information systems for the effective delivery of client services.
4. Hold a current Northern Territory (NT) driver’s licence or the ability to obtain.
Desirable
1. Previous experience in a hospital/health care setting.
2. Current accredited First-Aid Certificate or the ability to obtain
Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
📌 Orderly (Nhulunbuy)
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📍 Nhulunbuy