This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2

Remuneration: $31.42 ph + Super

Requisition ID: REQ707843

Location: Ivanhoe NSW

Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

- Are you up for living and working in the beautiful NSW Outback, devoid of traffic and community?
- Ivanhoe is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.

What You'll Be Doing The Hospital Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff, cleaning/laundry duties, assist with the transport of patients and staff to and from private residences, for medical appointments, to and from the airport.

About Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a small, rural town in far west NSW, situated between the iconic Darling and Lachlan rivers. Located in the heart of the Aussie Outback, it boasts a remarkable natural landscape which is home to a wide range of native wildlife including kangaroos and emus. Black swans and pelicans have also been known to flock to the region when there’s been rain.

Ivanhoe is just a short, 2-hour drive away from the famous Mungo National Park and world heritage listed Willandra Lakes known for their natural beauty and cultural significance. Life in Ivanhoe is defined by peace and tranquillity, supporting balance and wellbeing.





About The Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

- Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Communicating respectfully to employees, patients and carers in stressful and emergency situations while also providing essential care in a range of settings.
- Current licence to drive in NSW




- Ensure that systems of work and the working environment are safe and without risks to health.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant qualified standards where applicable.
- Knowledge of challenges of working in a remote area

The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Ivanhoe connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jaehyeok Cho on [email protected] Applications Close: 30th November 2026

Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.

About

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:

https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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