Hospital Assistant - Newborn Care Centre

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time and Full Time until October 2026

Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $62,315.82 - $62,315.82 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ699740

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Application Close: Sunday 25 October 2027

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

The Hospital Assistant works within a multidisciplinary team within Newborn Care Centre (NCC) with a focus on provision of clean medical equipment and bed / admission spaces that are ready to use along with maintenance of stock levels.

The position will involve specific cleaning of equipment, bed spaces and restocking duties for the clinical areas in Newborn Care Centre and will work in conjunction with the other Hospital Assistants in NCC. The Hospital Assistant will practice in accordance with NSW Health guidelines, the position description and local policy and protocol. They will also be responsible for the terminal cleaning of bed spaces as patients are moved from one space to another

Benefits:

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work autonomously

Previous experience in a Hospital cleaning setting

Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Understanding of Work Health and Safety responsibilities within the Workplace

Knowledge of Infection Control Standards and Precautions working within a hospital based environment.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Anna Scott-Murphy on [email protected]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer

* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please