Health and Security Assistant
Gain hands-on experience in healthcare and security
Remuneration: $33.39 per hour + Superannuation + Penalty Rates
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Location: Moree Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ631534
Closing Date: Closing Monday 12th January
Master Licence Number: 407686382
As part of our healthcare team, you’ll be helping people every day while building valuable skills in both health and security.
Whether you’re aiming to grow your career, looking to pick up some extra $ or working in a role with real purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Impact
This unique dual-role position combines healthcare support with hospital security, ensuring patients, staff, and visitors feel safe, supported, and cared for. You’ll be a vital part of the team, helping the hospital run smoothly every day.
Your duties include:
- Patrolling, responding to alarms, and monitoring access
- Assisting patients with mobility and personal care
- Maintaining infection control and cleanliness
- Using safe manual handling techniques
- Staying calm and confident in emergency situations
We’re looking for people who are calm, caring, team-focused, flexible with rotating shifts, and hold (or are willing to obtain) a Class 1A Security Licence.
If that sounds like you, don’t wait – this could be your perfect next step, and we’d love to have you on our team!
Benefits
We look after our people and want you to succeed.
Benefits include:
Increased pay through penalty rates on applicable shifts
Perfect for students, career changers, or those looking for extra hours
Full training and orientation
Ongoing support and clear career pathways
Hands-on healthcare experience you won’t find anywhere else
Job security and growth opportunities
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships for you and your family
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Mathew Boadle on Mathew.Boadle@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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