NSW Government

Health and Security Assistant - (M/L 410428819)

🔍 Lithgow, Lithgow Hospital | Central West

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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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REQ592273 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $63,663.60 per annum + 12% superannuation (Penalty rates apply to the advertised salary where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592273
Applications Close: 07/08/2025


With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.

 

 

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. 

Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.

Looking for a role where every shift makes a real impact? Lithgow Hospital is seeking a reliable and caring team member to help keep our environment clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff. In this dynamic position, you'll play a vital role in emergency security response, helping to maintain a safe and secure hospital environment. In addition to this, you'll help deliver high quality cleaning services, while also providing hands-on support to nursing and medical staff with direct patient care, including lifting, showering, and personal assistance. You'll be responsible for transporting patients and essential items throughout the hospital, ensuring smooth and compassionate service at every step.

Join a team that values dedication, teamwork, and care. Your contribution will help shape a healthier, safer space for everyone who walks through our doors. Apply today!

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

·         Accrued Day Off (ADO)

·         Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

·         Novated Leasing

·         Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

·         Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

·         Fitness Passport

 

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

 

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.


For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will bring to the role

  1. Demonstrated knowledge of hygiene, infection prevention and control and environmental cleaning standards. Experience in health care setting or similar is desirable, however not essential.
  2. Demonstrated experience in effectively and safely managing confrontation and aggression.
  3. Hold current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum), Senior First Aid Certificate, Class C Drivers’ Licence or eligible for NSW Drivers Licence. Experience in the security industry as a Security Officer is desirable.
  4. Sound knowledge and practical application/commitment to understanding of risk management, safety and quality principles (including manual handling) and the role of the Health & Security Assistant in applying these principles.
  5. Ability to interpret and follow Material Safety Data sheets (MSD's), Safe Work Practices sheets (SWP's) and written instructions
  6. Demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a patients and members of the public and within a multidisciplinary team.
  7. Availability and capacity to participate in a 24 hour/ seven-day rotating roster which includes working all shifts, all days of the week including public holidays
  8. Sound understanding of and commitment to best practice customer service


Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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 Shayne Southall on Shayne.Southall@health.nsw.gov.au

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