Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant

Remuneration: $68,858

Hours Per Week: Various

Requisition ID: REQ695028

Advertising Closes: 12 October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order to progress.

Make a difference where safety, security and patient care come together. Join our team as a Health and Security Assistant and help create a safe, supportive environment for patients

About the role

As a Health and Security Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safety, security and smooth operation of the hospital. Working alongside clinical and support teams, you’ll provide a visible security presence while assisting with patient transfers, equipment movement and general patient care as directed. Your responsibilities will include responding to alarms and security incidents, managing challenging behaviours and duress situations, conducting internal and external patrols, identifying and reporting security risks, and supporting patient flow throughout the hospital.

You’ll also help maintain a safe healthcare environment by following infection control, environmental cleaning, work health and safety and manual handling requirements.

This is a 7-day rotating roster, including morning, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public and school holidays. The role may also involve working in a morgue environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, reliable and genuinely committed to helping others.



You’ll be confident responding to challenging situations, able to follow procedures and directions, and comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will bring

- A current NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED)
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate
- A current, valid driver licence
- The ability to manage aggressive incidents, challenging behaviours and duress situations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively with patients
- An understanding of infection control, environmental cleaning, WHS and safe manual handling
- Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- A professional and ethical approach, with a robust commitment to patient confidentiality
- A willingness to work in a hospital environment, including the morgue

MNCLHD Master Licence: 410572298 Equity, 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.

Need assistance with your application please refer to our resources: How To Apply or for Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders refer to: Stepping Up

📌 Health and Security assistant - Kempsey District Hospital
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