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JOB DETAILS

Porter

CompanyDowner
LocationBendigo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
About the Role

Our Downer Facilities & Asset Services business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical social and economic infrastructure. Operating across the health, education, government, future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.

 

Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength.

 

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a motivated people to join our team at Bendigo Hospital in a Part Time permanent Porter Position. This role involves a range tasks, the porter assists with the smooth operation of the hospital by transporting patients, equipment, and supplies, ensuring a clean and safe environment. This position does not require prior experience, just a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a healthcare environment.

 

What We Offer:

  • Permanent part-time opportunity, with fixed shifts

  • An opportunity to work with a progressive organisation that values training and development

 

About you:

  • Willingness to work in a healthcare setting

  • Available for both weekday and weekend shifts

  • Live in or around the Bendigo area

  • Positive attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic

 

Our Organisation 

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

 

Why you will enjoy working here

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

  • Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

  • With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

 

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

 

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

 

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. 

 

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

 

How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 738177.

 

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.


At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 
Key Skills
Patient transportEquipment handlingCleaning standardsHealthcare environment maintenanceCommunicationReliabilityTeamworkAdaptabilityWork ethic
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesAdministrative
Benefits
Training and developmentCareer advancement opportunitiesInclusive work environment
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The porter is responsible for transporting patients, equipment, and supplies within the hospital facility. They also ensure the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
18195
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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