Hospital Assistant / Porter-Cleaner

Role overview

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a Hospital Assistant / Porter-Cleaner to support care delivery at its Randwick location. The organisation is Australia’s largest paediatric health care network, caring for children across hospitals and in home settings with the goal of helping young people achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Employment details

• Employment may be full-time or part-time, and roles can be permanent, temporary, or casual.
• Position classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2.
• Location: Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
• Working hours: 38 hours per week.
• Requisition ID: REQ604831.
• The advertisement remains open until all vacancies are filled.
• Interviews and appointments may occur at any time during the advertising period.

Compensation

The full-time equivalent base salary is AUD 57,614.53 to AUD 57,614.53. Superannuation, leave loading, and salary packaging are excluded from this figure.

What the role involves

This position supports nursing staff with non-clinical patient care activities, including lifting and moving patients. The role also assists emergency response teams and handles the collection and delivery of specimens, equipment, and consumables, along with replenishing stock and supplies.

In addition, the role includes assigned cleaning and waste management duties. These may cover routine cleaning, terminal cleaning, and work in both internal and external hospital areas to help maintain a high standard of cleanliness and reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant will bring prior experience in a comparable role within a health care environment. Strong English reading and writing skills are needed to perform duties safely and to the expected standard. The role also requires the ability to frequently push and pull mobile waste bins, patient beds, and trolleys.

How to apply

Applications should include a resume outlining relevant experience, knowledge, and skills, with a maximum length of five pages, as well as responses to the selection criteria in the position description.

Employee benefits

• Salary packaging options for tax savings.
• Meal entertainment savings.
• Accrued Day Off for full-time employees.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport membership.
• Flexible work practice opportunities.

Additional information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the position description, so candidates should review it carefully before applying. NSW Health may provide recruitment and interview adjustments to support accessibility needs, including physical arrangements or scheduling changes.

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. It also supports child-safe practice and expects all current and future staff to place the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people first.

Temporary visa holders will only be considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is found after labour market testing. For permanent appointment within NSW Health, Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency is required.

All workers must meet NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements before commencing employment. This role also requires a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Eligibility list

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies, including permanent or temporary roles on a full-time or part-time basis.

Contacts and support

For role-specific questions, contact Nway Htut at Nway.Htut@health.nsw.gov.au. Aboriginal applicants may also contact Wayne Dargan at wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au for support from the Aboriginal Workforce Consultant. Technical assistance is available through the customer services team at 1300 679 367.

About the employer

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network provides care for thousands of children each year in hospitals and homes, with a focus on helping young people live healthier lives.