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SalaryAre you up for living and working in the beautiful NSW Outback, devoid of traffic and commuting?
This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assist
Remuneration: $61,510.48 - $61,510.48 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477881
Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)
Far West Local Health District M/L: 410 662 154
Wilcannia truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you!
Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
- The Health and Security Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff
- General assistance in wards
- Cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility and undertakes security related duties as required and or directed
- We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
What is on Offer
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
- New, modern staff accommodation
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Wilcannia
Wilcannia is a small, primarily Aboriginal community in far west NSW situated on the banks of the Darling River. Once a busy river port, the town is full of history and heritage listed buildings. The outdoor cinema, music festivals and a bunch of local sporting opportunities including tennis, golf, lawn bowls and footy will keep you busy. In the heart of the Aussie Outback, life in Wilcannia is quiet, clean and beautiful.
The Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) has a 24-hour 2 bed emergency department and 8 residential aged care beds. Wilcannia MPS has been providing care to the local community for over 140 years. As we work in partnership with the RFDS and Maari Ma the position provides opportunity to learn how to work with other healthcare organisations.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
- Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
- Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
- Current security license.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Gillian Robbins on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 17th of April 2024
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At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
