Introduction
Westmead Hospital is recruiting for two part-time Orderly/Wardsperson positions, one for 30 hours and one for 15 hours per week. The work supports safe and efficient patient movement across a busy hospital, often while patients, families and clinical teams are managing pressure or uncertainty.
For this application, the individual selection criteria responses need practical evidence of safe handling, reliable service and calm communication. Use examples that show how you prepared for the task, followed the relevant procedure, noticed a risk and supported a respectful outcome.
Applications close Wednesday 22 July 2026. Read the official job ad before submitting.
Role snapshot
- Role: Orderly/Wardsperson
- Organisation: Western Sydney Local Health District
- Location: Westmead Hospital, Sydney Greater West
- Vacancies: Two part-time positions, 30 and 15 hours per week
- Pay: $32.50 to $32.72 per hour
- Closing date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
- Official advert: View the Orderly/Wardsperson job ad
Application requirements
Prepare:
- A current CV
- Individual responses to the selection criteria
Use the selection criteria responses to give specific examples that show what you did, how you kept people safe and what the result was. Make reliability, respect and physical readiness visible through the actions you took.
Essential role requirements
The role requires valid authority to work in Australia. Check the official advert for any current health screening or pre-employment requirements.
Candidate evidence areas
Safe patient movement
Describe a time you moved, transported or supported a person safely. Explain how you checked the environment, communicated with the person and responded to any risk.
Respectful service
Give an example of working with a person who was anxious, unwell, confused or under pressure. Show patience, empathy and clear communication.
Following procedures
Explain how you worked within safety, infection control, manual handling or workplace procedures. Include how you raised a concern when needed.
Reliability and teamwork
Show that you can arrive prepared, complete routine tasks consistently and work cooperatively with clinical and support teams.
Physical and practical work
Use evidence from healthcare, transport, hospitality, warehousing, customer service or another practical setting where you maintained standards while working on your feet.
Example selection-criteria structure
1. Situation: Set out the workplace and the person, task or risk involved.
2. Action: Explain how you prepared, communicated and followed the relevant procedure.
3. Judgement: Show how you handled a change, concern or competing priority.
4. Result: Describe the safe, respectful or efficient outcome.
5. Reflection: Briefly explain what the example says about how you would work at Westmead Hospital.
Before you submit
Before submitting, match each response to the exact selection criterion and check the portal for page or word limits. Re-read the official job ad, then confirm that every example explains the procedure, communication and safe outcome through the actions you took.
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