Health and Security Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $68,858.49 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ680521
Location: Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital 
Closing Date: Wednesday 05 August 2026

Make a difference in a supportive rural healthcare environment

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support patients, staff and the wider community? Join the team at Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital and play an important role in ensuring a safe, welcoming and well-supported healthcare environment.

About the Facility

Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital (GSMH) is part of the Lower Mid North Coast Sector within Hunter New England Local Health District.

Located in the beautiful Gloucester Valley, GSMH is an acute care facility providing essential health services to the local community. The hospital includes:

• 14 acute care beds within Roma Ward.
• Emergency Department facilities.
• Day Stay Unit.
• Operating Theatre.
• Community Health Centre.

Roma Ward provides care to medical and surgical patients, supported by a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, General Practitioners, Visiting Medical Officers and Allied Health professionals.

Gloucester offers a unique rural lifestyle, surrounded by the Bucketts and Mograni Ranges and crossed by the Avon, Barrington and Gloucester Rivers. Known for its welcoming farming community, the area provides opportunities to enjoy fishing, canoeing, horse riding, bushwalking, camping and the natural beauty of the region.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Security Assistant to join Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

Reporting to the appropriate hospital manager, you will provide a range of essential support services that contribute to the safety, comfort and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing security support and maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Undertaking cleaning duties to support a safe and hygienic healthcare environment.
• Assisting with patient care activities across wards as required.
• Transporting patients safely to and from wards, theatre and imaging areas using wheelchair or bed rounds.
• Supporting hospital operations and responding to changing priorities as required.
• Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams across the facility.

We are committed to supporting you to succeed in this role.

The successful applicant will receive:

• Training and education tailored to the requirements of the position.
• Support from experienced staff within the hospital team.
• Opportunities to develop skills across security, patient support and healthcare operations.
• Temporary accommodation may be available 

About You

We are seeking a reliable, adaptable and team-focused person who is committed to providing high-quality support within a healthcare environment.

You will bring:

• A current Security Licence (essential).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with patients, visitors and staff.
• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake training as required.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond positively to new challenges.
• A commitment to teamwork and providing a supportive service to the community.

Previous security or healthcare experience is desirable; however, a willingness to learn and participate in comprehensive training will be highly valued.

Essential Requirements

• Class 1A Security Licence under the Security Industry Act, 1997

• Ability to shift work

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
   

What you'll be doing

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 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au 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 hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au 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. 

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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