Health and Security Assistant

Build Skills in Both Healthcare and Security—Open Doors for your Future Remuneration: $32.10 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Employment Type and Hours: Permanent Part Time 24hrs/week Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant Location: Cessnock Hospital Requisition ID: REQ608773 Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 Master Licence Number: 407686382 Interviews will be held Friday 31st OctoberThe Opportunity We are seeking Health and Security Assistant to join our team – a role that blends frontline patient support with vital safety responsibilities. You will play a key role in keeping our hospital safe and running smoothly from patrolling the grounds, responding to alarms, and managing access, to supporting patients with transfers and ensuring they are handled safely and respectfully. You’ll also help maintain clean, welcoming hospital areas, always following infection control guidelines to the highest standards. What You Will Bring Able to prioritise tasks and stay organisedCulturally aware and respectfulProfessional, reliable, and a true team playerEssential: Class 1A Security licence & First Aid CertificateMust be able to work on a 24/7 rotating roster Benefits You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside experienced staff and buddied up for support and training. On top of this enjoy the benefits Hunter New England has to offer including. Increased pay through penalty rates on eligible rotating shiftsOpportunities for career growth within HNEValuable experience in healthcare and securitySupportive environment that encourages professional developmentSalary packaging and Fitness Passport options to boost take-home payAccess to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support Need more information?Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Whiting on Jennifer.Whiting@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.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants 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. 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.