Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $32.11 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ569627
Closing date: Sunday, 11th May 2025
This is a fantastic entry point for a proactive friendly person looking to build experience in healthcare security, with clear pathways for career development.
A current Class 1A Security Licence is ideal but not essential - If you have a keen interest and are willing to obtain to fulfil the requirements of the role, we would LOVE to see you apply!
What we can offer you!
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✔ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
✔ Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
✔ Ample free parking onsite
✔ Be part of a hospital that delivers comprehensive healthcare services—from emergency care and inpatient treatment to surgical theatres and rehabilitation
✔ Conveniently situated near the Hunter Expressway—just a quick 30-minute drive from Newcastle and close to the famous wine country!
✔ This casual opportunity offers the flexibility to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle
✔ Continuous training and development with the opportunity to explore other opportunities within HNE
The Opportunity
Gain valuable healthcare experience in a specialised security role!
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out core security tasks such as customer service, patrols, respond to alarms, and access control
- Engage in direct patient contact, including assistance with care and transfers within the facility
- Perform cleaning duties following strict infection control protocols
- You will be involved in lifting and moving patients, ensuring personal hygiene needs are met
- Manage challenging patient situations with professionalism, understanding and empathy
About you
- A team player who’s also confident working independently
- Organised, adaptable, and calm under pressure
- Committed to delivering excellent service to patients, staff, and visitors
- Ability to work shift work (Essential)
- A class 1A Security Licence or willingness to obtain (Essential)
Support and Training
- You’ll be supported by your direct line manager, with additional guidance from the Security Lead at Maitland Hospital
- A thorough orientation and ongoing education will be provided to help you succeed in your role
- Site-specific and manual handling training included
- We encourage and welcome requests for further development or quality improvement initiatives
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 Stacey Doosey on Stacey.Doosey@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
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.
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
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.
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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Master Licence Number: 407686382
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
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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.
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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