Orderly

Orderly


Company
Healthscope
Location
Gold Coast
Job Type
Internship
Posted
25 days ago
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Job Description
Casual Orderly roles available Supportive and fun team environment Flexible shift times - approx 40 hours per fortnight Are you energetic, customer focused and love working with people? Then this is the role for you!About The RoleGold Coast Private Hospital is seeking experienced Orderlies to join our team on a casual basis. This role will see you working as part of our rotational roster with flexible shift times available. In this role you will work within a supportive team to ensure our patients have a great experience during their stay with us.About UsEstablished in 2016 Gold Coast Private Hospital is a 336 bed, 22 operating theatre facility located in Southport, the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct. Specialities include and are not limited to 24/7 Emergency Care Centre, Medical, Orthopaedic, Bariatric, Neurosurgical, Plastics, ENT & General Surgical, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology. Gold Coast Private Hospital is continually growing and offers exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in health care.As An Orderly Your Responsibilities Will Include Patient Assistance and transfers including the use of lifting machine and bed movers. General housekeeping duties e.g. cleaning beds, organising linen, restocking of equipment, and waste management Operate in line with WHS policy & procedures Deliver excellent customer service to staff, clients and patients Cultivating a hospitable and friendly environment for all patients Work as an active team member to support all work tasks Remove dirty linen / ensure clean linen is readily availableEssential CriteriaCert 3 in Health Services or interest in obtainingExperience as an orderly in a hospital environment preferredVaccination and serology records prior to commencementWorking with Children checkCommitment to service excellenceAbility to prioritise and organise work, with minimal supervisionAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh level attention to detailWhy Healthscope?When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network Discounted health insurance Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growthWe pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.Applications close: April 22nd 2026To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out [email protected] Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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Q What is the minimum hourly wage for entry-level cleaning staff in Australia in 2026?
Under the Cleaning Services Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for Grade 1 cleaning staff is AU$27.85 as of 1 July 2026. Full-time employees working 38 ordinary hours per week earn AU$1,058.30 weekly. Casual cleaners receive a 25% casual loading, increasing the rate to AU$34.81 per hour.
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The Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417 or 462) allows holders aged 18-35 to work in cleaning roles for up to 6 months with one employer, extendable to 12 months in regional areas as of 2026. Employer-sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) is possible if cleaning is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List. Processing time is 25 days for stream 1.
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No formal education or prior experience is required for Grade 1 cleaning positions under the Cleaning Services Award 2020. Applicants must be at least 15 years old for non-hazardous work and pass any site-specific fitness assessments. A National Police Check is mandatory for roles in schools or hospitals, costing AU$52.
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