Job Description
Location
Darlinghurst NSW
Benefits
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Role title: Wardspersons
Role type: Casual
Role grade: Wardsperson Year 1/2
Department and location: Ward Support Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $30.04-$30.25 + super
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
As a Wardsperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient functioning of the hospital wards. Your responsibilities will include transporting patients, equipment, and supplies, as well as assisting with patient movement and basic care tasks under supervision.
This is a shift-based role requiring flexibility across a rotating 7-day roster. Shifts vary and may commence as early as 6:00am, with night shifts also required. Each shift is 8 hours in duration, and you must be available to commit to working 3–4 shifts per week.
Key duties include:
Transferring patients, equipment, and furniture across the hospital.
Delivering blood products, medications, and specimens to relevant departments.
Supporting patient mobility and safe repositioning under direction.
Assisting with meal deliveries and collecting late meals when needed.
Following infection control protocols and maintaining hygiene standards.
About You
A caring and team-focused individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
Previous experience in a healthcare or similar support role is desirable but not essential.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.
Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Committed to safety, hygiene, and patient care.
Available to work a rotating roster, including early starts and night shifts, and commit to 3–4 shifts per week.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & ******* services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
For more information, and apply for this role click here
Darlinghurst NSW
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Full job description
Role title: Wardspersons
Role type: Casual
Role grade: Wardsperson Year 1/2
Department and location: Ward Support Department, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $30.04-$30.25 + super
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
As a Wardsperson, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team by ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient functioning of the hospital wards. Your responsibilities will include transporting patients, equipment, and supplies, as well as assisting with patient movement and basic care tasks under supervision.
This is a shift-based role requiring flexibility across a rotating 7-day roster. Shifts vary and may commence as early as 6:00am, with night shifts also required. Each shift is 8 hours in duration, and you must be available to commit to working 3–4 shifts per week.
Key duties include:
Transferring patients, equipment, and furniture across the hospital.
Delivering blood products, medications, and specimens to relevant departments.
Supporting patient mobility and safe repositioning under direction.
Assisting with meal deliveries and collecting late meals when needed.
Following infection control protocols and maintaining hygiene standards.
About You
A caring and team-focused individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
Previous experience in a healthcare or similar support role is desirable but not essential.
Able to communicate clearly and professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.
Physically fit and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Committed to safety, hygiene, and patient care.
Available to work a rotating roster, including early starts and night shifts, and commit to 3–4 shifts per week.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & ******* services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
For more information, and apply for this role click here
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