Vacancy title:
Casual Assistant in Nursing

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Hunter New England Local Health District

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 12 2026

Duty Station:
Tamworth Hospital | Newcastle NSW

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About your new job:

Tamworth Hospital are looking for Assistants in Nursing (AIN’s) to work across the multiple wards within their facility. Looking to progress your career? Take this opportunity to rotate across a variety of departments or develop your expertise within a speciality area that aligns with your passion. You’ll be joining a professional, friendly and highly supportive team that is committed to guiding and empowering you throughout every stage of your nursing journey.

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be provided with supernumerary shifts to support learning of the role. You will receive ongoing support from the EN’s, RN’s and the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM). Tamworth Hospital are champions of professional growth, and encourage all staff to pursue ongoing professional development.

Where you'll be working:

Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections. Find out more about our beautiful region here: Living in Tamworth, NSW.

What we can offer you:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Requirements:

Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year), or currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diplomas of Nursing (completion of identified foundational units in practice AND 120 hours of clinical placement).

Additional Information

• - To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• - We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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