Health and Security Assistant - Queanbeyan

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

Job summary

NSW Health in Queanbeyan is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to contribute to safe and welcoming facilities for patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes ward support, patient portering, cleaning duties, and security tasks across our rural health district.

You’ll work under clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining safety and order while supporting patient-centred care and a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and ability to maintain; First Aid certificate and training current or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Knowledge of person-centred care in health settings.
• Experience interacting with diverse people in a supportive, respectful manner.
• Physical capacity to lift and transfer patients as required.
• Experience in conflict resolution and managing aggression.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and roster 24/7.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety, Security Industry Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance in wards and portering patients within the facility.
• Assist with cleaning duties as required by clinical staff.
• Perform security duties and respond to safety concerns under supervision.
• Support the delivery of safe, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Security licence

First Aid

Driver's licence

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Patient care

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
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.
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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 PD2024_015: 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.www.immi.gov.au