Health and Security Assistant - MLHD

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Murrumbidgee; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

MLHD is hiring a Health and Security Assistant (HASA) to safeguard patients, staff and visitors across MLHD facilities. You will provide security coverage, respond to incidents and support emergency operations while assisting clinical teams with patient transport, ward support and routine tasks.

The role emphasises teamwork, patient-centered care and adaptability in a busy healthcare setting, with a focus on safety and well-being across the district.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe, respectful and patient-focused services.
• Ability to engage with patients, visitors and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain composure and responsiveness in emergencies and challenging behaviours.
• Strong teamwork within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Sound judgement, initiative and prioritising in a busy environment.
• Physical capability for security, patient assistance, cleaning and support duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible security presence and respond to incidents across the facility.
• Assist during emergencies and manage behaviours of concern.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Support clinical teams with patient assistance, transport, cleaning and ward support.
• Handle routine administrative duties and environmental services as required.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Judgement

Initiative

Physical fitness

Resilience

Education

NSW Class 1A Security Licence

First Aid Certificate

Class C Driver Licence

NSW Working With Children Check

Vaccination Category A compliance

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ699785
Employment Type: Various
Hours per week: Up to 38
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant (Pathway to HASA will be considered)
Remuneration: $68,858.49 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: MLHD District Wide
Applications Close: Midnight on 10 November 2026

Protect, support and care for your community

About The Opportunity

As a Health and Security Assistant (HASA), you'll play a vital role in supporting the safety, security and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide a visible security presence across the facility, respond to security incidents and behaviours of concern, assist during emergency situations, and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone on site.
This diverse and rewarding role also includes supporting clinical teams through patient assistance, patient transport, cleaning, environmental services, ward support and routine administrative duties. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and making a meaningful difference in their community.
To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A commitment to providing safe, respectful and patient-focused services.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, visitors and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and responsive in emergency situations or when managing challenging behaviours.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a busy healthcare setting.
• Physical capability to undertake a combination of security, patient assistance, cleaning and support duties.
• Resilience and professionalism when responding to distressing situations, including emergency incidents and interactions relating to deceased patients.

Essential Requirements

• Current NSW Class 1A Security Licence and ability to maintain or demonstrated suitability and willingness to obtain the licence through an approved development pathway*
• Current First Aid Certificate and ability to maintain.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes, including long-distance travel when required.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Vaccination Category A compliance.
• Ability to work a 24-hour, 7-day rotating roster.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration - Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.