Patient Services Assistant
About us
Founded by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Linear Clinical Research is at the forefront of scientific discovery through world-leading human clinical trials. Our Advanced Clinical Trials Centre, opened in 2024 at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, houses our Cancer Trials Unit (CTU) —the first facility of its kind in Australia dedicated to delivering cancer therapies to WA patients
Looking for an patient support assistant role in a collaborative, rewarding environment? This is more than just an admin role—it's an opportunity to create a positive experience for patient in the Cancer Trials Unit.
This part-time position is based at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands and works Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 1:00pm.
Your Role in Our Future
As a Patient Services Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering quality food and hospitality services to patients within our Cancer Trials Unit.
This role focuses on creating a positive patient experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the clinic.
Some of your responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients with meal selections and dietary requirements.
- Preparing and serving meals, refreshments, tea and coffee throughout the day.
- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
- Managing food stock levels and replenishing supplies as required.
- Receiving deliveries, storing stock correctly and providing general operational support.
Your Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for delivering excellent service and creating a positive experience for patients in a healthcare environment.
You must also be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a food service, hospitality, catering or healthcare support role.
- Knowledge of food handling, food preparation and food safety practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, reliable attitude with a commitment to teamwork and high-quality service.
- A Food Handler Certificate (preferred but not essential)
Our Culture and Benefits
We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We value our people and offer a generous range of benefits to support you to maintain a healthy work/life balance. These include:
How to apply
Should this role be of interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Join Linear and play a key role in supporting impactful research and innovation.
Please attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the criteria in the ‘Your Experience’ section above.
Closing Date: 1st October 2026. Linear reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date.
Linear encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.
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Open job postingAbout the company
Linear is a fast, thought-out issue tracking and project management tool designed to help product teams do their best work. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for over 20,000 companies to plan and build their products. The company was set up as a fully remote company from the start, with a team distributed across North America and Europe.