Health and Security assistant - Kempsey District Hospital

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District in Kempsey, NSW, is seeking a Health and Security Assistant at Kempsey District Hospital. The role provides visible security presence, supports patient transfers, equipment movement and day-to-day patient care under clinical guidance.

You'll work on a 7-day rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons and nights, with potential morgue environment exposure. A NSW Class 1A Security Licence and First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED).
• Senior First Aid Certificate holder.
• Valid driver licence required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms and security incidents across the hospital.
• Manage challenging behaviours and duress situations.
• Conduct internal and external patrols to ensure safety.
• Identify and report security risks and ensure patient flow.
• Support infection control and safe manual handling practices.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Patient care support

Education

NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED)

Senior First Aid Certificate

Driver licence

Job description

Health and Security assistant - Kempsey District Hospital

Mid North Coast Local Health District – Kempsey NSW

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration:$68,858
Hours Per Week:Various
Requisition ID:REQ695028
Advertising Closes: 12 October 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Australian Work Rights Visa). You must attach to your application in order toprogress.

Make a difference where safety, security and patient care come together. Join our team as a Health and Security Assistant and help create a safe, supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.

About the role

As a Health and Security Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safety, security and smooth operation of the hospital. Working alongside clinical and support teams, you’ll provide a visible security presence while assisting with patient transfers, equipment movement and general patient care as directed.

Your responsibilities will include responding to alarms and security incidents, managing challenging behaviours and duress situations, conducting internal and external patrols, identifying and reporting security risks, and supporting patient flow throughout the hospital.

You’ll also help maintain a safe healthcare environment by following infection control, environmental cleaning, work health and safety and manual handling requirements.

This is a 7-day rotating roster, including morning, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public and school holidays. The role may also involve working in a morgue environment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is calm under pressure, reliable and genuinely committed to helping others. You’ll be confident responding to challenging situations, able to follow procedures and directions, and comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will bring:

• A current NSW Class 1A Security Licence (SLED)
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate
• A current, valid driver licence
• The ability to manage aggressive incidents, challenging behaviours and duress situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively with patients, visitors and staff
• An understanding of infection control, environmental cleaning, WHS and safe manual handling
• Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays
• A professional and ethical approach, with a strong commitment to patient confidentiality
• A willingness to work in a hospital environment, including the morgue

MNCLHD Master Licence: 410572298