Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - ESMHS

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Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type :PermanentFull Time

Position Classification :Health and Security Assistant

Remuneration :$68,858.49 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week :38

Requisition ID :REQ

Location : Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date : 16 August 2026.

Previous applicants need not apply

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here:South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Do you believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported? Are you looking for meaningful work where compassion and care truly matter? We’re seeking a dedicated Health & Security Assistant to join our team and help create a secure, therapeutic environment where people can heal, grow, and feel valued.

This role sits at the heart of a mental health care setting where dignity, empathy, and trust guide everything we do. Working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team,



you’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and safety through calm, respectful, and low-conflict interactions.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful care, live shared values, and be part of a team committed to positive outcomes and lasting impact.

Where you'll be working

You will be working in MHICU, PECC and inpatient units within ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick

Additional Benefits

- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Are you ready to join us?

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.





We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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📌 Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - ESMHS (City of Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 City of Sydney