NSW Health

Health & Security Assistant (HASA) - Campbelltown and Camden Hospital - Perm FT/PT/Casual

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time and Casual, up to 38 hours per weekLocation: Campbelltown and Camden HospitalPosition Classification: Health and Security AssistantRemuneration: $33.39 per hourRequisition ID: REQ622497Application Close Date: 07/12/2025Interview Date Range: 10/12/2025 – 17/12/2025Contact Details: Darren Cunneen – 0499 941 752 | darren.cunneen@health.nsw.gov.auAbout The OpportunityDo you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference? Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals are seeking Health & Security Assistants (HASA) to join our professional team. In this role, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming environment by assisting with patient care tasks, transfers, and general ward duties while ensuring smooth operations and high-quality care.Your expertise will be vital in maintaining security and safety for staff, patients, and visitors. From responding to emergency codes and conducting patrols to monitoring security systems and managing access controls, you’ll utilise your professional skillset in a ever-changing environment.We offer permanent full-time, part-time, and casual positions with flexible 24/7 rotating rosters to suit your lifestyle. This is your perfect opportunity to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in healthcare and security—where flexibility, growth, and impact come together.What You'll Be DoingThe Health and Security Assistant (HASA) role works as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with managing patients and to provide a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. HASA are also required to assist clinical staff in the care and comfort of patients, and securing the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).Supporting the care delivery team is at the heart of the HASA role. You will provide support to the nursing team in Emergency Department in the delivery of patient care, under the guidance of nursing staff. You will also provide general assistance in the ward environment, cleaning, provide portering for patient transfers around the facility, and you will undertake security related duties as required by the nursing In-Charge and Security Manager. It is expected that HASA provide the highest possible standard of customer service and professionalism at all times.NOTE: HASA, like other NSW Health staff, must contact the police if there is suspected criminal activity on or around a NSW Health premises. HASA staff must not place themselves, or be expected by others to place themselves, at unnecessary risk in carrying out their duties. Where there are concerns about public safety the police should be called.Security Master License Number for SWSLHD: 410572116Where You'll Be WorkingCampbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region.Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care.The hospitals share a close-knit, community-focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities.Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.Must hold a current Class 1A Security License with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, current First Aid Certificate and must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.Please outline your previous experience in a large-scale Security operation.Please Note: A pre-screening tele-interview will be scheduled as part of the recruitment process to assess suitability for progression to the formal interview stage.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionAdditional InformationSalary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney 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.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and LinkedIn.

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