Health and Security Assistant

Southern NSW Local Health District; Armidale; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ADO's each month

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for a Health and Security Assistant at Armidale Hospital. You will help ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff while contributing to quality patient care through security patrols and collaborative support with clinical and non-clinical teams.

The role offers ongoing training, a permanent full-time position, and a remuneration of $68,858 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging, with opportunities to upskill within

Qualifications

• Hold current NSW CLASS 1A Security Licence and First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security patrols and maintain safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to provide assistance as required.
• Be a welcoming and visible presence within the hospital and support community interactions.

Skills

Security Licence

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Remuneration: $68,858 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time

Position Classification: Health and Security Assist

Requisition ID: REQ692111

Applications Close: Monday 5th October 2026

About the Role

Join Armidale Hospital as a Health and Security Assistant, supporting the safety and security of patients, visitors and staff while contributing to the delivery of quality patient care.

Your day will begin with security patrols, followed by working closely with clinical and non-clinical staff throughout your shift to provide assistance as required. You'll also be a welcoming and visible presence within the hospital, assisting visitors and supporting the community when they attend the facility.

You'll receive ongoing training and support from a range of clinical and non-clinical staff, with opportunities to upskill as they arise.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Honest, hardworking and able to work independently.
• A strong communicator with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Empathetic and committed to supporting patients.
• Willing to work within a large and complex organisation.

Requirements

• Hold current NSW CLASS 1A Security Licence and First AidCertificate

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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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