Health and Security Assistant - Eurobodalla

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport

Influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to support safe, secure, and welcoming environments across regional hospital facilities. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, assisting with ward operations, patient transport, cleaning, and security duties under clinical guidance.

The role requires NSW Security licence (Class 1A) or willingness to obtain one within 3 months, plus First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and First Aid cert, or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Ability to provide person-centred care in a health care setting.
• Experience communicating with diverse people with a friendly, respectful approach.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, patient-centred care in wards.
• Porter patients within the facility.
• Undertake cleaning duties and security tasks as required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Teamwork

Physical capacity

Safety awareness

Education

NSW Security Licence (Class 1A)

First Aid Certificate (NRT)

Job description

Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health and Security Assist Location: Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Remuneration: Health and Security Assist: $68,858 per annum Wardsperson: $64,440 - $64,891 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ697244 Application Close: 13 November 2026 Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing Start Date: March 2027

HEALTH AND SECURITY MASTERS LICENCE Master Licence name: Southern NSW Local Health District Master Licence number: 410732063 *Candidates who do not hold a Security Licence will be paid and classified as a Wardsperson*

About the service Health and Security Assistant – Protect and Support Our Rural Community Are you dedicated to ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors? At Southern, our Health and Security Assistants play a vital role in maintaining safety and order across our facilities. You’ll be the frontline in protecting our community’s health and wellbeing in a supportive rural setting. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

What you'll be doing You will form part of our multi-disciplinary care team, supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff

Selection Criteria

• Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and the ability to maintain the security licence and current Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate and ability to maintain the first aid certificate OR the ability and willingness to obtain NSW Security Licence(Class 1A minimum) and Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
• Knowledge of and willingness to support the provision of person-centred care in a health care environment.
• Experience working and communicating with people, having a friendly and respectful approach to people from all backgrounds.
• Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including lifting and transferring patients.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team and able and willingness to work to a 24 hour, 7 day roster.
• Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under Work Health and Safety Legislation, the Security Industry Act and the ability to read and follow instructions, policies, duty lists etc.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: 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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.

Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au