Employment Type : Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered) Position Classification : Hospital Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $ 59,919.26 pa; $30.21 ph ( superannuation salary packaging options ) Location: Blayney , NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: up to 38 Applications Close: 29 January 2026 – 11:59pm Hospital Assistant Blayney Health Service About the role The Hospital Assistant supports the delivery of an efficient and effective catering and cleaning service to the patients and facilities within the Health Service. You will have the ability to undertake a range of Cleaning duties, including high cleaning and outside cleaning. Ability to provide assistance to the cook in preparation of food/ menus for patients and residents. Delivering meals to patients and residents and collection of trays after meals have been eating. This role also includes loading and unloading the dishwasher and preparation of trays for each meal, Laundering of residents washing and being able to maintain knowledge of food safety and hygiene Blayney has 2 shifts staff are rostered to undertake- 0630-3pm and 1030- 7pm Blayney has a small team of 9 staff including hospital assistants and a cook on each shift Providing excellent resident and patient care is always very rewarding for staff. Residents value staff spending time with them and talking to them whilst cleaning duties are undertaken A typical workday would depend on what area you are working in, we have kitchen and cleaning shifts as well as cook shifts. Roles and responsibilities include cleaning and assisting the cook while taking directions from management and senior staff. The successful applicant will work closely with all departments in the hospital. Nurses, HSM, Admin, dieticians and other Hospital Assistants. All staff are required to undertake Mandatory training through online training and face to face training. The Support Services manager is available to support staff. Blayney has an extensive orientation program for staff to complete and staff are set up with a buddy to support them as well To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website . To apply for this role: · Click ‘Apply’ · Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login · Upload your current resume · Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kathryn Parker on (02) 6368 9027or at Kathryn.parker@health.nsw.gov.au for more information. Additional information for applicants: · All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. · This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary). · Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. · Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian · Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. · To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
