Security and Wardsperson Manager NENW

Lead, innovate and make a real difference across rural health services.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum + super + salary packaging
Location: Negotiable between Moree and Narrabri
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669410
Applications Close: Monday, 27th July 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Wednesday, 29th July 2026


About the opportunity:
Are you a dynamic and resilient leader who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems and can build strong relationships with people from all walks of life?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Security, Health and Security Assistant, Wardsperson and Mortuary Services across the New England North West. Based in either Moree or Narrabri, this role offers the opportunity to work across a broad and diverse rural environment, managing services across multiple geographical locations and thinking innovatively to meet the unique needs of rural healthcare.

You will play a key role in ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors, while leading the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality operational services.

About the team:
This is a great opportunity to build and lead a dynamic and broad team supporting the delivery of essential services across rural health facilities.

You will work closely with your teams, Health Service Managers at local sites and district-level colleagues, with strong support from your line manager and the broader organisation. This is a role where collaboration, communication and the ability to build relationships will be key to your success.

About you:
We are looking for a confident and adaptable leader who can work effectively in a dynamic rural environment. You will be highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation.
• Strong knowledge of security and wardsperson operations, including workforce, financial and organisational management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
• Strong computer, reporting and administrative skills.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with the ability to identify solutions and adapt to the unique challenges of rural service delivery.

Essential requirements:
You must be eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work, including potentially long distances. Relevant security qualifications and experience are required, along with a current NSW Security Licence 1A and Senior First Aid Certificate, with Certificate II in Security Operations or a willingness to obtain this qualification.

Why join us?
This is an opportunity to take on a broad and varied leadership role where no two days will be the same. You will have the chance to shape services across a geographically diverse area, build a strong and capable team, develop innovative solutions and make a meaningful contribution to the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors across the New England North West.

You will be supported by your line manager, Health Service Managers at local sites and district-level colleagues, with opportunities to continue developing your leadership and professional skills.

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:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

 

Additional information:

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