Health and Security Assistant - ESMHS
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Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $66,209.91 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ645639
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 15 March 2026
Come Work With Us — Make a Real Difference Every Day
Do you believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported? Are you looking for meaningful work where compassion and care truly matter? We’re seeking a dedicated Health & Security Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, therapeutic environment where people can heal, grow, and feel valued.
This role sits at the heart of a mental health care setting where dignity, empathy, and trust guide everything we do. Working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and safety through calm, respectful, and low-conflict interactions.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful care, live shared values, and be part of a team committed to positive outcomes and lasting impact.
About the Role
As a trusted and valued team member, you’ll help foster a calm, secure, and welcoming environment where patients, staff, and visitors feel respected and supported. Your work will be grounded in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice, recognising each individual’s strengths, lived experience, and right to dignity.
Through your professionalism, presence, and compassion, you’ll support positive patient outcomes while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding to critical incidents with calm, respect, and proportionality, prioritising safety while minimising distress
- Supporting patients by safely accompanying them to appointments and other areas, building reassurance and trust
- Helping maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming unit that supports wellbeing and recovery
- Assisting with daily activities and engagement programs that promote connection, routine, and participation
- Completing regular environmental and safety checks to uphold high standards of care
- Testing, monitoring, and maintaining duress alarms and safety equipment to ensure reliability and readiness
- Working collaboratively with nursing and clinical staff to support a unified, person-centred approach to care
You’ll also have opportunities to work across multiple Mental Health Inpatient Units, allowing you to broaden your experience, deepen your understanding of recovery-focused care, and make a meaningful contribution across diverse settings.
Why Join Us?
We offer more than employment — we offer purpose, growth, and support.
With us, you’ll:
- Be part of a team that values respect, collaboration, and shared learning
- Build a stable and rewarding career at the intersection of mental health and security
- Work in an environment that prioritises compassion, safety, and wellbeing
- Develop valuable skills while making a genuine difference in people’s lives
If you bring strong communication skills, a calm and professional approach, and a genuine desire to support others, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join a team making a real, positive difference — every single day.
For more information we encourage you to contact Nicole Sheehan on nicole.sheehan@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 23 March 2026 and 27 March 2026.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
You will be working in MHICU, PECC and inpatient units within ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and an ability to work within an acute mental health setting.
- Commitment to interact with patients and facilitate unit activities.
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Good written/verbal skills and sound computer and keyboard skills.
- Current Class 1 C NSW drivers licence (unrestricted) and Current 1 A Security licence.
- Demonstrated experience in the security and or health industry and knowledge of duress alarm systems.
- Sound knowledge of WH&S issues and understanding of the requirement for strict confidentiality.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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