Patient Services Assistant Grade 2 at austinheal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Commitment to Excellence in Patient Care, Energy, Drive, Willingness to Learn, Teamwork, Initiative, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Physical Capability, Verbal English Skills, Written English Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. 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 South Ward 7 South is a 30 bed Haematology/Rheumatology/Endocrinology ward within the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre. We are a dynamic team of nurses, doctors, allied health, clerical and patient services assistants and work together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and their families. About the role As a Patient Service Assistant as part of the 7 South team, you will assist in the delivery of patient care services through the competent provision of defined services. A regular day will see you involved in food services, cleaning, patient movement and general ward tasks. This is a permanent, part time position working up to 20 hours per week. About you As the Patient Services Assistant, 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: PSA Certificate – Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) Willing to work in a hospital environment with sick people Flexible attitude Willingness to carry out all PSA duties and tasks and work in a team Ability to use initiative and to prioritise tasks and problem solve Physically capable of undertaking the full range of PSA duties Verbal and written English skills A commitment to Austin Health values 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: Joanne Wooster, Nurse Unit Manager at Joanne.Wooster@austin.org.au Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Sunday 5 April 2026

Responsibilities

As a Patient Service Assistant on the 7 South team, the role involves assisting in the delivery of patient care services through competent provision of defined services. A regular day includes involvement in food services, cleaning, patient movement, and general ward tasks.