Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Health and Security Assist

Remuneration: $68,858

Hours Per Week: 0

Requisition ID: REQ692434

Advertising Closes: 28 September 2026

About the Role

As a Casual Health and Security Assistant, you'll be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, providing both security and support services within a dynamic healthcare environment. No two days are the same. You'll assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment, respond to incidents and duress alarms, support patients

This is a hands-on role requiring professionalism, resilience, and adaptability. You'll work across a 7-day rotating roster including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, public holidays and school holidays. The role may also involve working within a morgue environment, requiring a respectful and professional approach at all times.

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About You

You're a confident, adaptable professional with a solid commitment to safety, customer service, and supporting high-quality healthcare delivery. You communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and can manage challenging situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgement.

To be successful in this role, you'll hold a current NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED), a current Senior First Aid Certificate, and a current driver's licence. You have experience managing aggressive or challenging behaviours and responding appropriately in emergency and duress situations,



while remaining calm and professional under pressure.

You thrive in a team environment and enjoy working collaboratively with a diverse range of healthcare professionals to deliver safe and effective services. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build positive relationships with patients

You also have an understanding of environmental cleaning practices, infection control requirements, safe manual handling techniques, and workplace health and safety principles. Flexibility is essential, as you'll be available to work a rotating roster across mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, public holidays, and school holidays. Most importantly, you'll bring a professional, respectful, and compassionate approach to all aspects of the role, including a willingness to work within a morgue environment when required.

What you'll be doing

Providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.



As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [email protected] .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Clarke on [email protected] For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact

[email protected]

Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

📌 Casual - Health and Security Assistant - Kempsey District Hospital
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Kempsey