Job Description
Employment Type:Casual
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Classification:Health
and Security Assistant
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Remuneration:$*****
Per Hour + Superannuation
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n Location: Wee Waa Community Health Service
n Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August
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Support care. Promote safety. Make every shift count.
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Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day? Join Hunter New England Local Health District as a Health and Security Assistant and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a safe and welcoming hospital environment.
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This unique dual-role opportunity combines healthcare support with hospital security, offering valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Whether you're looking to build your healthcare career, gain practical experience, earn additional income, or simply want a role with purpose, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
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About the Role
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As a Health and Security Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting the smooth operation of the hospital. Working alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you'll assist with patient care, patient transfers, cleaning and infection prevention, and help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
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No two shifts are the same. You'll enjoy a varied role where your flexibility, teamwork and calm approach will be highly valued.
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About You
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We're looking for someone who:
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Remains calm and professional when responding to challenging or aggressive situations.
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Enjoys working in a hands-on role and is willing to undertake cleaning and patient support duties.
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Has strong communication skills and works well both independently and as part of a team.
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Is committed to providing compassionate service while helping create a safe environment for everyone.
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Your Impact
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In this rewarding position, you will:
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Support nursing staff with patient care, transfers and mobility assistance.
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Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention throughout the facility.
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Respond to security incidents and assist in managing challenging situations to ensure a safe hospital environment.
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Contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the hospital by assisting with portering and other essential support services.
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Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care to every patient, every time.
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Why join Hunter Recent England Health?
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Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
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Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
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Salary packagingoptions
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Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
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Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
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Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
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Fitness Passportfor you and your family
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What you'll be doing
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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.
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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.
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a Recent 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.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are 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. Please contact
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confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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📌 Health And Security Assistant Casual (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales