Health and Security Assistant (HASA) - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $68,858.49 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676683
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
We are currently looking for an empathic and intuitive Health & Security Assistants with experience in Security and great people skills to join our caring and compassionate team.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic team, providing quality safety and security services to patients, staff and visitors in an acute mental healthcare setting. Great support available working closely with the nursing team adhering to the principles of low conflict, high therapy interaction and engagement to provide the best possible care and outcomes for patients.
The Health and Security Assistant is an important member of the multi-disciplinary team who will provide a local response to incidents, maintain general safety of the unit and interact with patients in a wide variety of situations and contexts. These include:
- Immediate response to critical incidents
- Escorting patients to other departments/appointments
- Assisting with the cleanliness of the unit
- Assist with daily unit activity program
- Ensure that daily environmental searches of the unit are being carried out.
- Testing and recording of duress alarms on a routine basis.
- Responsible for checking and maintaining equipment on the unit and ensuring it is in good working order.
- Also the potential to work in any of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit as required.
- Experience in a health related field is highly desirable.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Mental Health Inpatient Units, St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.
The roster includes 10 hour shifts covering mornings, midday and afternoons, with the inclusion of weekends and public holidays, accompanied with attractive penalty rates.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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. (FT only)
- 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.
Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:
- 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 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.
How to Apply
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Application close: 26 July 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Alana Judge on [email protected]
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 August 2026 and 7 August 2026
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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Our values and commitment to diversity
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 [email protected] 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 withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or 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 ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
