This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $33.39 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ672147
Location: Menindee
Far West Local Health District M/L: 410 662 154
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What you'll be doing
Undertake a range of cleaning duties as outlined in a daily schedule, including high level cleaning, outside cleaning, stripping and/or sealing floors.
Ward transfers, appointments and other needs, to enable the patient to access services as required and to assist with facility.
Provide general assistance including moving heavy equipment.
Undertake securing, watching, guarding and/or protecting functions as directed, including the immediate release of duties to respond to alarm signals and attendances at request of staff. A current security license is a requirement for the role; however, assistance may be available for completion of the course for the suitable applicant.
What is on Offer
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Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
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Novated leasing
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Isolation & climate allowance
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Fitness Passport
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Support through advanced education & training
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A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Menindee Health Service
Menindee is beautiful little community on the banks of the Darling River and is surrounded by the spectacular Menindee Lakes. The Menindee Health Service is a busy Primary Health Clinic with an Emergency Department as well. We provide chronic disease, community and primary health care services to the community, as well as facilitating a range of visiting services. Our clinic is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours and on weekends an RN is on call for Ambulance and emergencies with a second Ambulance trained staff member. Ambulance training will be provided.
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
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Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
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Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
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Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
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Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
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Current security license - A current security license is a requirement for the role; however, assistance may be available for completion of the course for the suitable applicant.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Menindee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact
Tamar Howard on
[email protected]
Applications Close: 3rd July 2026
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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