Health & Security Assistant Casual

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Health and Security Assistant to help protect patients, support staff and maintain a safe hospital environment at Manning Hospital. The role is casual and remunerated per hour, with an emphasis on reliability, flexibility and teamwork.

Candidates should hold a current Class 1A Security License and be willing to work shifts. Training and a supportive onboarding process will be provided to ensure a smooth integration into the team.

Qualifications

• Willingness to follow policies, procedures and priorities.
• Ability to remain calm with distressed or aggressive individuals.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and infection prevention is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and inner facility patient transfers.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and security within the hospital environment.
• Address security issues and apply restraints when required to support safe operations.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and secure healthcare setting.

Skills

Safety mindset

Patient care support

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant

Remuneration: $34.73 Per Hour + Super

Requisition ID: REQ686458

Location: Manning Hospital

Closing Date: Sunday 11 April 2027

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping people safe while providing compassionate support? Join our team as a Health and Security Assistant, where every shift brings an opportunity to protect patients, support staff and help create a safe, welcoming and secure healthcare environment.

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated, reliable and compassionate Health and Service Assistant to join our team.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting patients, healthcare professionals and hospital operations by helping maintain a safe, clean, secure and efficient healthcare environment.

We’re Looking For People Who Are

• A strong commitment to providing safe, respectful and high-quality patient and support services.
• The ability to follow instructions, policies, procedures and agreed work priorities.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with aggressive, distressed or difficult people.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning agents, or a willingness to learn.
• An understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of duties.
• Previous experience in a hospital, health service, aged care, cleaning, patient support or similar environment is desirable.

We’re committed to building a positive, welcoming and supportive team culture. We value people who bring a collaborative attitude, are willing to learn and are keen to grow their skills and experience. You’ll receive a thorough orientation and ongoing support to help you settle into the team and feel confident in your role.

If you enjoy helping people, working as part of a team and being part of a busy and rewarding hospital environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires the successful applicant to hold a current Class 1A Security License under the Security Industry Act, 1997 and be willing to do shift work.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsible for assisting in patient care, inner facility patient transfer, maintaining a high degree of cleanliness, dealing with security issues, including patient restraints to support the effective and efficient functioning of the health service.

For role related queries or questions contact Shane Ammann on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health 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.

Master Licence Number for HNELHD is 407686382

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