Patient Transport Officer Wilcannia

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (3 month contract)

Position Classification: Patient Transport Officer

Remuneration: $34.49 per hour + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ688484

Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)

Please note to apply for this position you must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW).

Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experienceGrow your career with us with ongoing learning and development

Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West

What You'll Be Doing

Provide safe, comfortable transport for patients requiring transfer to Health Care facilities or destinations within and external to the District.

What Is On Offer

Salary packaging (pay less tax!) + up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal and entertainmentIsolation & climate allowanceSupport through advanced education & trainingA 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 provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

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.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

Current licence to drive in NSW with a proven safe driving record, verified by a Roads and Maritime Services licence summary prepared within the month prior to applying for the position.Current Advanced First Aid Advanced Cardiopulmonary (HLTAID006), Advanced Resuscitation/ CPR (HLTAID007) certificates as minimum qualifications, with ability to successfully complete further mandatory and refresher training as requiredSound communication skills, including the ability to write accurate clinical records, to communicate effectively and respectfully with health professionals about clinical matters (within the scope of the role) and to provide sensitive customer service to a diverse range of clients.Ability work both independently and collaborate effectively with others as a member of a team.Ability to accurately identify the ways in which Work Health and Safety legislation and policy applies to non-emergency patient transport. Physically capable of transferring patients, loading, unloading and manoeuvring patients around, on and off stretchers or wheelchairs.Ability to accurately plan and prioritise allocated responsibilities to effectively manage daily workloads and perform in high volume and pressured environments.Sound information and communication technology skills- in the use of computer hardware and software programs for word processing, emails, documentation, internet access and telephony.Knowledge of challenges of working in a remote area.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Hatch on Rebecca.Hatch@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 3rd September 2026

Stepping Up

The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

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.

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