General Porter (Hospital Assistant Grade 2)

Employment Type Casual Position Classification Hospital Assist Grade 2 Remuneration $30.21 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID REQ672570

About The Role Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The role of a General Porter is to safely transport all patients and equipment using the most appropriate mode of transport across the Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital campus and Chris O’Brien Life House. The General Porter position is key in supporting efficient and effective patient flow across the hospital through timely patient movements between services and wards.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills including the ability to communicate with a range of individuals including clinicians, patients, and families professionally and courteously.
• Ability to work as part of a team and participate in a 24/7 rotating roster which includes night shifts, with flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands based on activity.
• Previous experience in a health-related environment and understanding of privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits and Perks!

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please 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.

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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 28 June 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’