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The Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to the healthcare industry in NSW? Join us at HealthShare NSW as a Laundry Assistant within our Linen Services teams in Lismore and Orange. Our large linen production facility needs enthusiastic individuals who can sort, iron, fold, pack, load and unload washers and dryers while maintaining high standards of cleanliness in our laundry machinery.

No prior experience is necessary! We are seeking individuals with a can-do attitude, a positive outlook, and a dedication to quality work. Our supportive team will provide full training and assist you with gaining meaningful employment that will allow you to contribute to the well-being of our patients. Apply today and join our team at HealthShare NSW!

Location: We are looking to grow our team in Lismore/Ballina and Orange but are also keen to grow state-wide, and are actively recruiting for the highlighted areas below:

• Parramatta
• Newcastle 
• Tamworth
• Illawarra 
• Wagga 

Why Work for HealthShare NSW?

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: discounted gym memberships and special rates on private health insurance
• Commitment to career development: Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description.
• All our roles require candidates to have Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, valid work visas). Only Australian citizens and permanent residents are considered for permanent roles, and we do encourage those on a visa to apply for our temporary and casual roles.
• This is a NSW Health Category A position that requires immunisation and screening for Tuberculosis (TB). The full list of required vaccinations is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 34). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Please note: Your current vaccination status will not impact your application. The Staff Health Team will access your AIR record if needed, please advise if you prefer the team not to view your vaccination record.

How to Apply

• Click Apply Now at the top of the page follow the prompts until submission is completed and ensure a current resume is attached.
• To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW.

Please note, that we are actively recruiting for certain locations and employment types. If you are a match for these roles, you will expect to be forwarded within 1-2 business days a pre-interview screening assessment to be completed. If you pass the assessment, we will be in contact promptly to arrange an interview.

Any role-related questions can be directed to the recruitment team at HSNSW-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

We are Diverse and Inclusive

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disabilities. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at HSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Further information on how we support Diversity and inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance

All NSW Health workers must provide evidence of a COVID-19 primary vaccination course (2 doses) which have been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination course before commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. 

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate if received in Australia or overseas record from a legitimate source. 

Talent Pool

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Where to from here? 

Once you have submitted this Expression of Interest form, a member of our Recruitment Team may reach out to you if we have a vacancy that aligns with your skills, experience and goals. If you don't hear from us straight away, please don't be concerned - it's just because we don't have the right role for you at this present time. 

More information

If you have any questions about this Expression of Interest, please contact our Recruitment Team via hsnsw-recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au.