Health and Security Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day – Combine Security Skills with Compassionate Care


Remuneration: $63,663.6 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant  
Hours Per Week:38hrs/week
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ585843
Closing date: Sunday, 13th July 2025
Master Licence Number: 407686382

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on healthcare experience while building a career in the security field?
Join us in a specialised dual role where your skills will support both safety and patient care in a hospital environment

The Opportunity

As a Health & Security Assistant, you'll be a vital part of the team, ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Security Duties – Patrols, alarm response, access control, and exceptional customer service
• Patient Interaction – Assist with patient transfers, personal care, and mobility needs
• Infection Control – Perform cleaning duties following infection control protocols
• Manual Handling – Participate in lifting and moving patients safely and respectfully
• Crisis Management – Handle challenging situations with empathy, patience, and professionalism
  
  
  

We’re seeking individuals who are:

• Team-oriented yet confident working independently
• Organised, calm under pressure, and quick to adapt
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and service
• Available to work rotating shifts (Essential)
• Licenced with a Class 1A Security Licence – (Essential)

You'll receive full training, including a comprehensive orientation, site-specific induction, and manual handling instruction. Ongoing support is provided through direct supervision and mentorship from the Security Lead at Maitland Hospital. This role also offers valuable experience and a clear pathway for growth in both the healthcare and security sectors.

Why Choose Us?

This is more than just a job – it's a meaningful opportunity to be part of a healthcare team that truly makes a difference. Whether you're building a career in health or security, or just looking for a rewarding role with impact, this could be the perfect fit.
You will also receive the benefits Hunter New England Health has to offer: 

• Allowances on applicable rotating shifts 
• 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• 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.   
• 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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
  
  

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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