Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $***** Per Hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Wee Waa Community Health Service
Closing Date: Wednesday 08 July ****
About The Role
As a Health and Security Assistant, you will support the smooth operation of the hospital.
Working alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you will assist with patient care, patient transfers, cleaning and infection prevention, and help maintain a safe and secure workplace for patients, visitors, and staff.
About You
Remain calm and professional when responding to challenging or aggressive situations
Enjoy working in a hands‐on role and undertake cleaning and patient support duties
Have solid communication skills and work well both independently and as part of a team
Be committed to providing compassionate service while helping create a safe environment for everyone
Your Impact
Support nursing staff with patient care, transfers and mobility assistance
Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention throughout the facility
Respond to security incidents and assist in managing challenging situations to ensure a safe hospital environment
Contribute to the efficient day‐to‐day operation of the hospital by assisting with portering and other essential support services
Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care to every patient, every time
Benefits
Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
Salary packaging options
Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health




Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
Fitness Passport for you and your family
What You'll Be Doing
Responsible for assisting in patient care, inner facility patient transfers, maintaining a high degree of cleanliness, dealing with security issues, including patient restraints to support the effective and efficient functioning of the health service.
Legal and Eligibility Requirements
This is a Category A position.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, 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.
Inclusive Employment Statement
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.
Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.
We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
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📌 Health And Security Assistant Casual (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales