Porter

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region.Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS. 

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) invites applications for an ongoing, full‑time Porter (Hospital Attendant) to join our Environmental Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking secure, regular hours and the chance to play a vital role supporting patient care within a friendly and well‑established hospital workforce.

The Contract: Ongoing, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight.

Shift times are 08.00am - 4.30pm or 9.30am - 6.00pm, as rostered over 7 days. 

About the Role

As a Porter, you will play an important role in supporting patient care by:

• Transporting patients, equipment and documentation throughout the hospital
• Assisting with ward and emergency department support tasks
• Performing cleaning and infection control duties as required
• Working professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors and staff

Why Join BRHS?

• Ongoing full‑time employment with reliable hours
• Training and support provided
• Friendly, inclusive team culture
• Work with East Gippsland’s largest employer
• Be part of an essential service that supports patient care

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Physical fitness suitable for manual handling tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Customer‑focused, respectful approach

Please refer to the position description for other key selection criteria requirements here.

Interested? For more information please contact:  

Sandra Holland, Environmental Services Team Leader on 03 5150 3655

Applications close: Wednesday, 6th May 2026.

Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:

• Cover letter
• Resume (including two recent referees)
• Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported.  Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at people.culture@brhs.com.au

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children.  Read our full values and commitments here.