Health and Security Assistant - Cleaning

We’re looking for compassionate Health and Security Assistants to help create a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment for consumers, their families and our staff.

$68,858.49 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ678026 | Grade: Health and Security Assistant - Cleaning | Applications close: 9 August 2026

Master Licence No.: ISLHD 410751026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Health and Security Assistants (HASA) team at our new purpose-built Mental Health Inpatient Unit within the new Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. While successful applicants will primarily support the new Mental Health Unit, there are opportunities to work across services throughout the Shoalhaven Hospital Group, supporting you to gain experience across a range of inpatient and community settings. As a HASA, you’ll play a key role in supporting multi-disciplinary teams deliver safe and patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians and support staff to maintain a clean, secure and therapeutic environment while promoting the safety and wellbeing of consumers. You’ll undertake security duties to help ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors and staff and respond to challenging situations using professional communication, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Our purpose-built Mental Health Unit offers a modern, spacious environment designed to support both patients and staff. The unit will initially open with 12 inpatient beds, allowing you to work in a close-knit team where you can make a genuine difference while helping shape the culture of a growing service. If you're looking for the opportunity to work in a contemporary facility, contribute to a supportive team, and help establish a new service, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre.

The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.

To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

-          Free parking

-          12-hour shifts providing fewer workdays, longer breaks between rosters, and a better work-life balance for many staff.

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

-          Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence (or willing to obtain prior to being offered position)

-          Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain prior to being offered position) 

-          A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Previous applicants need not reapply

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-          Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-          Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

-          Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jay Flood at ​jay.flood@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.