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Porter / CourierCalvary Mater Newcastle is seeking a reliable and motivated Porter / Courier to join our Support Services team. This role plays an important part in supporting hospital operations by ensuring the safe and efficient transport of patients, equipment and critical items throughout the hospital.Full-Time / 6-month contractSalary Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $30.21 per hour + superannuation +salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income!The Role:The Courier-Porter provides safe, professional, and courteous porter services across the hospital. The successful candidate must be available to work seven days a week, Monday to Sunday.A security licence is desirable, with opportunities to step into higher-grade duties when required.The shift times in this role are:6:00 am to 2:30 pm7:00 am to 3:30 pm7:30 am to 4:00 pm8:30 am to 5:00 pm10:00 am to 6:30 pm12:00 pm to 8:30 amKey Responsibilities:Transportation of patients and equipmentAssisting with transport of medical recordsMovement of blood, blood products and pathology specimensAssisting with Pharmacy and Pathology deliveries (including cytotoxic drugs) and other general courier duties.Able to work unsupervised and proficient in periods of high demand and activity.About You: Commitment to providing professional customer service to patients, staff and members of the public in a timely manner Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Manual Handling and Infection Control principle, and privacy and confidentiality obligations Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and ability to work independently as required. Commitment to further training with a willingness and flexibility to relieve in higher grade positions.Working with usBe part of a respected and supportive healthcare team. Here at Calvary Mater we care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of Being for Others.We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics including Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.In addition to supportive work environment, our staff benefit from:On-site parkingUp to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasingFitness Passport and Employee Assistance ProgramLeave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employeesGender neutral parental leaveReady to Make an Impact?If you enjoy working in a team environment and want to contribute to patient care in a busy hospital setting, we encourage you to apply.For further information please contact Darrin Jenkins, Support Services Manager at Click Apply for Job and follow the prompts to submit your application.