Health and Security Assistant - Queanbeyan

NSW Health; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Influenza vaccinations

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to support safe, patient-centred care across rural facilities in Queanbeyan.

The role requires a NSW Security licence (Class 1A) or willingness to obtain it within 3 months, a Nationally Recognised First Aid certificate, and flexibility to work a 24/7 roster, with duties including ward assistance, patient transport, cleaning and security tasks.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) with ability to maintain and to obtain Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment.
• Knowledge of and willingness to support person-centred care in a health care environment.
• Experience working and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Physical capacity to perform duties including lifting and transferring patients.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and to operate on a 24/7 roster.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and related responsibilities.
• Evidence of a valid unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support ward operations and contribute to safe, patient-centred care.
• Porter patients within the facility/campus.
• Undertake cleaning duties and assist with general duties as directed.
• Provide security duties under the direction of clinical staff.

Skills

Security licence 1A

First Aid certificate

Nationally Recognised Training

Person-centred care

Interpersonal communication

Read and follow instructions

Work Health & Safety knowledge

Driver's licence

Roster flexibility

Policy adherence

Education

NSW Security Licence (Class 1A)

Job description

Health and Security Assistant - Queanbeyan

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification:Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration:$68,858.49 - $68,858.49
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701109
Applications Close: 25 October 2026
Interview Details:Scheduled within 10 days of closing
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.

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***
Where you'll be working
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities.

Support for

• 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

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.

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. www.immi.gov.au

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.