Health and Security Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to support patients and staff, assist with patient movement, and help maintain a safe hospital environment at Kurri Kurri District Hospital.

You will respond to alarms, perform portering and cleaning duties, and work with the Site Nurse Manager and After-Hours Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to calm and de-escalate situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Understanding of cleaning and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with safe patient moving and lifting.
• Perform portering and cleaning duties to support hospital operations.
• Respond to alarms and incidents to maintain safety for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Cleaning practices

Security awareness

Education

1A Security Licence

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ686649 Requisition #

Support patients, staff and hospital operations while helping keep Kurri Kurri District Hospital safe, clean and running smoothly.

Remuneration: $68,858.49 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time

Position Classification: Health and Security Assist

Requisition ID: REQ686649

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September 2026

About the Role

Join the team at Kurri Kurri District Hospital as a Health and Security Assistant, where you’ll play an important role in supporting patients, assisting nursing staff and helping maintain a safe, clean and well-functioning hospital environment.

You’ll assist nurses with the safe moving and lifting of patients, while also undertaking portering and cleaning duties to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the hospital. You’ll respond to alarms and incidents as required, helping to ensure patients, visitors and staff feel safe and supported.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, with guidance from fellow Health and Security Assistants, the Site Nurse Manager and After-Hours Coordinator.

Where You’ll Be Working

Kurri Kurri District Hospital is part of the Lower Hunter Sector, serving the communities of Kurri Kurri, Abermain, Weston and Heddon Greta.

The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including medical and specialist surgical services, rehabilitation, emergency and allied health services.

About You

We’re looking for Health and Security Assistants who are reliable, adaptable and committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A current 1A Security Licence and First Aid Certificate (essential).
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to calm and de-escalate challenging situations.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Knowledge of cleaning and security practices.

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

Additional Information

• 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 orpart timevacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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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