Hospital Health & Security Assistant (Rotating Roster)

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

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.