Health and Security Assistant

Build a Meaningful Career in Healthcare & Security

Remuneration: $33.39 per hour + Superannuation 
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant 
Location: Moree Hospital 
Closing Date:  Sunday May 31^st 2026 
Master Licence Number: 407686382
Requisition ID: REQ664471

Join a team where every shift makes a difference.
This unique dual-role opportunity combines healthcare support with hospital security, giving you valuable hands-on experience while helping create a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Whether you're looking to grow your career, gain healthcare experience, earn additional income, or step into a role with real purpose — this could be the opportunity for you.

Your Impact
As a Health and Security Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the hospital through a unique combination of healthcare support and security services. In this dual-role position, you’ll help ensure patients, staff, and visitors feel safe, supported, and cared for while contributing to the smooth operation of the hospital every day.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting patrols, responding to alarms, and monitoring site access
• Assisting patients with mobility and personal care needs
• Maintaining infection control standards and cleanliness
• Applying safe manual handling techniques
• Responding calmly and confidently in emergency situations
• Contributing to a safe, respectful, and caring environment for all
   

We’re looking for people who are calm, caring, team-focused, flexible with rotating shifts.
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!

 About You
We are looking for people who are:

• Calm and professional under pressure
• Caring and patient-focused
• Reliable and team-oriented
• Flexible to work rotating shifts
• Motivated to learn and grow in a healthcare environment

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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

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

 Additional information

• 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 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.  
• 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.
• 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 

Need more information? 
Click here for the Position Description 
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Mathew Boadle on Mathew.Boadle@health.nsw.gov.au
 

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. 

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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