At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and support for patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Join Southern NSW Local Health District, dedicated to community health and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must have or be willing to obtain a NSW Security Licence and First Aid Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 64440 - 64891 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assist
Location: Eurobodalla
Remuneration: Health and Security Assist: $68,858 per annum; Wardsperson: $64,440 - $64,891 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ697244
Application Close: 11 October 2026
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Health and Security Assistant – Protect and Support Our Rural Community
Are you dedicated to ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors? At Southern, our Health and Security Assistants play a vital role in maintaining safety and order across our facilities. You’ll be the frontline in protecting our community’s health and wellbeing in a supportive rural setting.
What you'll be doing
You will form part of our multi-disciplinary care team, supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff.
Selection Criteria:
- Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and the ability to maintain the security licence and current Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate and ability to maintain the first aid certificate OR the ability and willingness to obtain NSW Security Licence (Class 1A minimum) and Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Knowledge of and willingness to support the provision of person-centred care in a health care environment.
- Experience working and communicating with people, having a friendly and respectful approach to people from all backgrounds.
- Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including lifting and transferring patients.
- Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team and able and willingness to work to a 24 hour, 7 day roster.
- Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under Work Health and Safety Legislation, the Security Industry Act and the ability to read and follow instructions, policies, duty lists etc.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: 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.
Southern NSW Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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 **************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Meike Griffiths on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
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