Health and Security Assistant - St George MHS

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12 days off

In-house training

Gym membership & EAP

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Health & Security Assistant for the Mental Health Service at St George Hospital, Kogarah. The role combines security duties with patient care support in an acute inpatient mental health setting, working 38 hours weekly on a 10-hour shift roster including weekends and public holidays.

Ideal candidates will have security experience, and demonstrate calm, compassionate communication and sound judgement while contributing to a safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Security experience is essential and healthcare/mental health exposure is highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a calm approach are required to support patients, staff and visitors.
• Based in St George Mental Health Service at St George Hospital campus, Kogarah, with 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and assist with unit activities.
• Conduct safety checks and contribute to the wellbeing of the unit.
• Support patient care alongside nursing and clinical staff.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Sound judgement

Job description

Health and Security Assistant - St George MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ691496 Requisition #

Health and Security Assistant - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $68,858.49 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ691496
Location: Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

The Role

Make a Difference Where Safety and Care Come Together

We're looking for a compassionate and confident Health & Security Assistant to join our Mental Health team.

This is more than a traditional security role. Working alongside nursing and clinical staff in an acute inpatient mental health setting, you'll help create a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Using your strong communication skills, sound judgement and calm approach, you will support patient care, respond to incidents, assist with unit activities, conduct safety checks and contribute to the overall wellbeing of the unit.

If you're someone who thrives in a people-focused environment, remains calm under pressure and wants to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Security experience is essential. Experience in healthcare, mental health or a similar human services environment will be highly regarded.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Mental Health Inpatient Units, St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.

The roster includes 10 hour shifts covering mornings, midday and afternoons, with the inclusion of weekends and public holidays, accompanied with attractive penalty rates.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning .
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

This role involves supporting consumers who may be experiencing mental ill-health, distress or challenging behaviours. Describe how your skills, experience or personal qualities would help you communicate effectively and respond appropriately in these situations.

Describe a time when you noticed a change in someone's behaviour, wellbeing or circumstances that caused you concern. What did you observe, what action did you take, and how did you ensure the person's safety and wellbeing?

Health and Security Assistants work closely with consumers, nursing staff, security staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with others to achieve a positive outcome for a customer, client, patient or colleague. What was your contribution

Current 1 A Security licence.

For more information we encourage you to contact Ashley Parker on [e-mail]

Interviews are expected to be held between 28 September 2026 and 2 October 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

OurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit theSESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description

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.