We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Wardsperson Supervisor to lead our Wardspersons Department and play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. $37.26 per hour 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ640732 | Grade: General Admin Staff Grade 4 | Applications close: 3 March 2026 Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. In this leadership position, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of patient transportation services, ensuring smooth coordination and high standards of support across the hospital. You will mentor and support Wardsperson staff, fostering a collaborative team culture focused on patient wellbeing and operational excellence. Working closely with the Hotel Services Manager, you will actively contribute to Quality Improvement initiatives and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) programs. Your leadership will help drive continuous improvement, enhance service delivery, and maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive healthcare professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leading teams and improving patient services. For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A Little About Us. Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here. Benefits Of Working With ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include: Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Requirements Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. This is a temporary position until 24 May 2026 with the possibility of extension. ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information or help applying? Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Anita Marden at Anita.Marden@health.nsw.gov.au ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
