Patient Transport Officer
St Vincent's Health AustraliaJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
St Vincent’s Health Australia is hiring a Patient Transport Officer for Transport Services at St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst. This casual role (up to 38 hours per week) offers $33.16 per hour plus 25% loading, super and salary packaging. You will operate patient transport vehicles safely, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver respectful care in out of hospital settings, with seven day availability including weekends and holidays. Essential requirements include Senior First Aid, Working with Children Check, an unrestricted NSW Light Rigid Licence with a clean driving record, strong manual handling and communication skills, and a willingness to obtain a Certificate III in Patient Transport. Benefits include Fitness Passport, discounted private health insurance, salary sacrifice, and study leave. Apply with resume and a brief cover letter by 26 February 2026, early applications encouraged; sponsorship is not available; review the Position Description and selection criteria before applying.
Job Description:
Role title: Patient Transport Officer
Role type: Casual (Up to 38 hours per week)
Role grade: Patient Transport Officer
Department and location: Transport Services, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $33.16 per hour (casual rate) plus 25% loading + super+ salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Clinical and operational requirements, including use of MRDs as directed by Mental Health Services Safely operate patient transport vehicles in line with road safety standards, fatigue management requirements, and NSW Health & SVHN values, including long-distance and regional transport.
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting, including patient records, vehicle logs, incident reports, hazards, injuries, and compliance documentation.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness, roadworthiness, and safety standards, including regular restocking of consumables and reporting maintenance or repair needs promptly.
Work independently in out-of-hospital environments with minimal supervision, delivering safe, respectful, and professional patient care at all times.
Support, infectious cleaning duties, mandatory training, and participation in on-call rosters.
About you
Hold a Senior First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check, and an unrestricted NSW Light Rigid Driver Licence with a clean driving record.
Confidently perform manual handling tasks, including lifting, loading/unloading, and moving patients safely on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to read, write, and document accurately.
Flexible and reliable to work a seven-day roster, including public holidays, early mornings, late evenings, and occasional overtime.
Either hold, or be willing to obtain, a Certificate III in Patient Transport to advance your skills in patient care
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 26 February 2026
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Review the following documents:Job Demands Checklist and Health Declaration Form
How to Upload and Address the Selection Criteria
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan