Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $33.39 Per Hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ671972
Location: Wee Waa Community Health Service
Closing Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Support care. Promote safety. Make every shift count.
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day? Join Hunter New England Local Health District as a Health and Security Assistant and become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a safe and welcoming hospital environment.
This unique dual-role opportunity combines healthcare support with hospital security, offering valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Whether you're looking to build your healthcare career, gain practical experience, earn additional income, or simply want a role with purpose, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
About the Role
As a Health and Security Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting the smooth operation of the hospital. Working alongside nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you'll assist with patient care, patient transfers, cleaning and infection prevention, and help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
No two shifts are the same. You'll enjoy a varied role where your flexibility, teamwork and calm approach will be highly valued.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Remains calm and professional when responding to challenging or aggressive situations.
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Enjoys working in a hands-on role and is willing to undertake cleaning and patient support duties.
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Has strong communication skills and works well both independently and as part of a team.
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Is committed to providing compassionate service while helping create a safe environment for everyone.
Your Impact
In this rewarding position, you will:
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Support nursing staff with patient care, transfers and mobility assistance.
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Help maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention throughout the facility.
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Respond to security incidents and assist in managing challenging situations to ensure a safe hospital environment.
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Contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of the hospital by assisting with portering and other essential support services.
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Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care to every patient, every time.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
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Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
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Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
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Salary packaging options
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Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
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Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
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Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
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Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
Responsible for assisting in patient care, inner facility patient transfers, maintaining a high degree of cleanliness, dealing with security issues, including patient restraints to support the effective and efficient functioning of the health service.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Mathew Boadle on
[email protected]
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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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. 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
[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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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