Health and Security Assistant

Are you looking to gain hands-on healthcare experience while building your experience in security? Whether you're just starting out, looking for extra hours, or seeking a role that lets you make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

At Narrabri Hospital, we’re inviting passionate, proactive individuals to join our team as a Health & Security Assistant — a rewarding and dynamic dual role where your work truly matters!

Why Join Us?

You will receive full training, including a comprehensive orientation, site-specific induction, and manual handling instruction, with ongoing support from the team. 
On top of this enjoy the benefits Hunter New England Health and Narrabri Hospital has to offer.  

• Increase pay through penalty rates on applicable rotating shifts 
• Perfect for students, career changers, or those looking for additional hours
• Gain valuable healthcare and security experience 
• Be part of an inclusive, welcoming team and community where your growth is encouraged
• 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 
  
  

Join the Team!

As a Health & Security Assistant, you’ll support both patient care and safety in a hospital setting. 

Day-Day Responsibilities: 

• Security Duties – Patrols, alarm response and providing friendly, helpful customer service
• Patient Interaction – Assist with patient transfers, personal care, and mobility needs
• Maintaining Cleanliness – Performing cleaning duties to high standards
• Manual Handling – Helping with safe and respectful lifting and movement of patients
• Crisis Management – Handle challenging situations with empathy, patience, and professionalism

Does This Sound Like You?

• Proactive, with a positive can-do attitude
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Willing to work shift work as part of a rotating roster
• Hold (or is willing to obtain) a Class 1A Security Licence
  

If you’re ready to join a supportive team in a friendly community, we’d love to hear from YOU! Apply today and become part of the Narrabri Hospital team.

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 Mathew Boadle on Mathew.Boadle@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 
• 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.