Health Care Worker Grade 2
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Ward 7 West
Ward 7 West is a 32-bed acute medical ward belonging to the Medical & Cancer Services Division. 7 West works closely with the Department of General Medicine to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex medical needs, including those admitted under General Medicine and H&M bed cards. Operating in a dynamic environment with high patient turnover, the ward supports timely flow from the Emergency Department and other areas of the health service. Care is delivered through strong interdisciplinary collaboration with all members of the team working closely together to achieve positive patient outcomes.
About the role
The Health Care Worker plays an integral role as part of the nursing team to support the provision of safe, effective and patient centred care. You will work 19 hours per week ongoing and 7.6 hours per week fixed-term until 11 November 2026.
A regular day will see you working under the supervision of a registered nurse to:
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Assist with nutritional needs
- Assist with mobility, transfers and positioning
- Assist with elimination needs
About you
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- A commitment to Austin Health values
- An Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Adrian Spinelli, Nurse Unit ManagerAdrian Spinelli, Nurse Unit Manager at Adrian.Spinelli@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026
