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Join our team and be part of something bigger.

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are redefining cancer care with a singular focus – to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. Central to this is our mission, to minimise the burden of cancer by providing integrated expert care, delivered with compassion, and founded on research, innovation, education and training.

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Assistant In Nursing

  • 492550
  • Clinical – Nursing
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Jul 18 2026
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Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a For-Purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

The Assistant in Nursing role provides basic physical care and assistance to patients, carers and staff. The role will attend to basic patient requests, assist in the maintenance of a tidy and clean clinical area. They may be directed to transfer patients within the organisation and assist Nursing staff with care of patients as directed.

Essential Requirements

1. Completed Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant in
2. Nursing) or equivalent health related experience
3. Good verbal and written skills
4. Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment
5. Highly developed interpersonal skills
6. Ability to accept and follow direction
7. Ability to take initiative in prioritising workload

What’s on offer?

  • A well established and high performing team
  • An attractive salary package with full not for profit benefits
  • Opportunity for acting up experience and career progression
  • Market competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Fitness passport for you and your family
  • Access to e-Learning programs
  • Social and wellbeing events
  • CBHS Corporate Health
  • Workplace banking benefits
  • Access EAP

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.

We encourage candidates who meet the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply.

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