Porter (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

About this role

Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration: $31.42 per hour + Superannuation Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID: REQ685338 Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring. About the Role Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The role of a General Porter is to transport all Patients and equipment across Canterbury Hospital using the most appropriate mode of transport. Our focus is to ensure the comfort, safety and dignity of patients during transportation and to deliver a professional service in line with our CORE Values. The General Porters service enhances Patient Flow by delivering on the expectation of timely movement of patients throughout the hospital. For more information, please view the Position Description Ideal Candidate * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clinical staff members, patients and families in a professional and courteous manner. * Ability to work in an environment that may be confronting with duties that may include transporting and releasing deceased persons. * Ability to work on a 24 hour, 7 day rotating roster, with regular night shifts. Benefits and Perks Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families Annual influenza vaccination on us! Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, visit SLHD Benefits This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Sharlene Lee via email at Sharlene.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 24 August 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’