Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $66,000 - $67,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6497
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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Patient Services Attendant Level 2
Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
About the Role
Patient Services Assistants (PSAs) work closely with clinical and administrative teams to support each patient’s journey and overall care experience. These roles provide high-quality patient and environmental support services that contribute to infection prevention, patient safety, and patient comfort.
We are currently seeking two PSAs to join our night shift team:
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Position 1: Full-Time (Ongoing)
• Roster: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour night shifts (4 × 10 hrs)
• Hours per fortnight: 80 hours per F/N with ADO
• Reports to: PSA Coordinator
• Mandatory qualification: PSA Certificate (required, or willingness to complete the course)
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Position 2: Part-Time (Ongoing)
• Roster: Friday–Sunday, 10-hour night shifts (3 × 10 hrs)
• Hours per fortnight: 60 hours per F/N (pro-rata entitlements under the EBA)
• Reports to: PSA Coordinator
• Mandatory qualification: PSA Certificate (required, or willingness to complete the course)
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Key Responsibilities (both roles)
• Maintain a high standard of cleaning and housekeeping to support infection prevention and patient comfort.
• Safely transport patients and/or equipment between departments.
• Replenish stock, change bed linen, dispose of waste, and ensure supplies are stored correctly.
• Provide general ward support (errand running, fetch-and-carry) and ensure equipment is returned to the correct location.
• Assist health professionals in monitoring patient welfare and comfort in patient rooms, lounges, and waiting areas.
• Follow Patient Identification, manual handling, and other safety procedures; escalate issues promptly.
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About You
• Holds a current PSA Certificate (required, or willingness to complete the course).
• Reliable and dependable on night shift.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to infection prevention, patient safety, and respectful, compassionate care.
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Remuneration
Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. Patient Services Assistant Level 2 (PS25): $60,606.00 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time). To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
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How to Apply
Applicants should submit a covering letter outlining relevant skills and experience, along with a current CV.
To apply, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page and review the position summary.
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Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about these opportunities, please contact:
Hiring Manager: Ahmed Heydar – PSA Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 03 855 98873
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 11 November 2025
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.