Introduction
The Trainee Patient Transport Officer at Murrumbidgee Local Health District helps move patients safely and comfortably between facilities. Based at Narrandera Health Service, the role can also support NSW Ambulance transfers under the Patient Transport Coordinator’s direction. Read the official vacancy to see the current conditions.
Knowing how to apply for Trainee Patient Transport Officer starts with your driving history. The vacancy states that an application without a current driving-history record will not be considered. Check your Class C licence, demerit-point and suspension history before investing time in the written application.
This is a trainee role with patient-care, first-aid, safe-lifting and driver training. Your examples can come from driving, service, care, volunteer or other practical work, provided they show what you personally did. Explain how you stayed calm, followed safety instructions and treated the person being transported with care.
Trainee Patient Transport Officer role snapshot
| Organisation | Murrumbidgee Local Health District |
|---|---|
| Location | Narrandera Health Service, Riverina |
| Employment | Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities; job share considered |
| Remuneration | $65,644.29 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation and applicable leave loading |
| Reference | REQ692792; iWorkForNSW job 599622 |
| Applications close | Monday 28 September 2026; time not stated in the vacancy |
| Official vacancy | Read the vacancy and open the application |
NSW Government application requirements
For this role, the driving-history document is a stated screening requirement. Gather it before opening the form and check every upload field so the submitted application is complete.
Application requirements for Trainee Patient Transport Officer
- Current Roads and Maritime Services licence printout showing your driving history.
- OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool, with any available vaccination evidence.
The public vacancy does not list a separate resume, cover letter or written-response format. Check the online application for any additional fields. A focused two-page cover letter can help you organise your examples if the form allows an optional letter, but it is not a stated requirement.
Essential role requirements and work conditions
You need a current Class C driver licence, fewer than six demerit points lost in the last three years and no suspension or loss of licence in the last two years. The vacancy also lists a NSW Working With Children Check, Category A health screening, a rotating 24/7 roster and willingness to complete patient-handling, first-aid, life-support and driver training.
What to highlight in your Trainee Patient Transport Officer application
The “About You” section values a genuine interest in patient care and readiness to learn. These practical evidence areas help you choose examples without treating training you have yet to complete as experience you already hold.
| Evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Safe driving and judgement | Describe a time you planned a journey, followed road rules and adjusted safely when conditions changed. |
| Care for people in transit | Show how you supported a person who needed patience, clear information or practical help during a move. |
| Training readiness | Give an example of learning a procedure, practising it and using feedback to improve. |
| Handover and teamwork | Explain how you coordinated with another worker and passed on the details they needed to continue safely. |
Example application structure for Trainee Patient Transport Officer
The vacancy requires a driving-history record and health-screening uploads, while the live form controls any additional written fields. No page or word limit is published for an optional letter. The outline below shows how to prepare a short evidence draft if the form provides space for one.
| Preparation section | What to include or check |
|---|---|
| Opening | State your interest in safe regional patient transport and your readiness for trainee learning. |
| Safety example | Explain a real driving or practical-safety task, the checks you made and your decision when circumstances changed. |
| Care and teamwork example | Show how you communicated with someone needing support and completed a clear handover to another worker. |
| Training and roster | Describe how you learn new procedures and confirm your availability accurately. |
| Required records | Upload the current driving-history record and requested health forms in the relevant fields. |
What the panel will want to see in your examples
- How you kept a journey or transfer safe.
- How you responded to a person’s comfort and communication needs.
- How you learned a new task and followed instructions.
- How you worked with others and handed over information.
Before you submit
Check the date and completeness of your driving-history record. Make sure the application and any optional examples describe your current training honestly, then check the health forms and every portal field. Use the official Trainee Patient Transport Officer vacancy to confirm the closing date.
Help with your Trainee Patient Transport Officer application
If you want help turning driving, care or service experience into a clear application, ask Team 3Thirty about support. The NSW Government cover letter template is a useful working guide if the online form accepts an optional letter.