Health And Security Assistant (Cleaning)

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO Days Off

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to support cleaning, patient care and security across the Illawarra Hospital Group. You will undertake cleaning of rooms, equipment and utensils, report damage, and manage linen.

You will also assist with patient hygiene and mobility, and carry out security duties as directed to keep staff and visitors safe. This casual, permanent and temporary full-time and part-time role offers flexible arrangements and

Qualifications

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence required.
• Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence required.
• Current First Aid Certificate required.
• A Fitness Assessment completed prior to being offered position.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning of rooms, equipment and utensils; report damage and manage soiled linen.
• Provide patient-focused care including hygiene and mobility assistance and pre-operative shaves as needed.
• Carry out security duties as directed to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

Skills

Vaccination requirements

WWCC

Driver’s license (NSW)

Security license (NSW)

First Aid

Fitness assessment

Job description

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. $34.72 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Various Casual, Permanent and Temporary Full-time and Part-Time positions | Illawarra Hospital Group | REQ691733 | Applications close: 29 November 2026 Master Licence No.: ISLHD 410751026 This recruitment is for Casual opportunities. An E-list will be created for future Permanent and Temporary vacancies across the Illawarra Hospital Group. This is a rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and interviews will be conducted at regular intervals throughout the advertising period.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. As the Health and Security Assistant, your primary responsibility will be undertaking cleaning duties including cleaning of rooms, equipment and utensils, reporting any damage, and emptying and replacing soiled linen to ensure the patient and hospital environment remains clean, safe and attractive. You will also provide patient-focused care, such as assisting with patient personal hygiene, mobility, pre-operative shaves and report any observations or concerns about the patient. In this role, you will also undertake security duties, as directed, including both preventative and responsive security actions aimed at ensuring a secure and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here. A little about us. ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital. With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence
• Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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• For role-related queries or help applying, contact Facility Support at [e-mail]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.