Health and Security Assistant - Goulburn

NSW Health; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Health and Security Assistant in Goulburn to support safe patient care and security operations. The role requires a Class 1A security licence, NSW standards compliance, first aid certification, and the ability to travel as needed.

Applicants should be able to work in a team or independently, adapt to a 24/7 roster, and commit to person-centred care in a health environment while upholding safety and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security licence Class 1A minimum and ability to maintain it, plus Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Knowledge of person-centred care in a health care environment.
• Experience communicating with diverse people in a health setting.
• Physical capacity to perform duties including lifting and transferring patients.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and aggression management skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and roster 24/7.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety, Security Industry Act, and following policies.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to travel/distance overnight if required.

Skills

Security licence Class 1A

First Aid Certificate

Patient care

Conflict resolution

WH&S knowledge

Driver's licence

Reading instructions

Willingness to travel

Job description

Health and Security Assistant - Goulburn

• 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.

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 **************@health.nsw.gov.au 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