**Make a Real Difference Every Day - Combine Security Skills with Compassionate Care**
**Remuneration**:$63,663.6 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health and Security Assistant
**Hours Per Week**:38hrs/week
**Location**: Kurri Kurri Hospital
**Requisition ID**:REQ585843
**Closing date**:Sunday, 13th July 2025
**Master Licence Number**: 407686382
**Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on healthcare experience while building a career in the security field?**
**Join us in a specialised dual role where your skills will support both safety and patient care in a hospital workplace**
**The Opportunity**
As a Health & Security Assistant, you'll be a vital part of the team, ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:
- **Security Duties** - Patrols, alarm response, access control, and exceptional customer service
- **Patient Interaction** - Assist with patient transfers, personal care, and mobility needs
- **Infection Control**- Perform cleaning duties following infection control protocols
- **Manual Handling**- Participate in lifting and moving patients safely and respectfully
- **Crisis Management**- Handle challenging situations with empathy, patience, and professionalism
**We're seeking individuals who are**:
- **Team-oriented** yet confident working independently
- **Organised,** calm under pressure, and quick to adapt
- **Dedicated**to delivering exceptional care and service
- **Available** to work rotating shifts (Essential)
- **Licenced**with a Class 1A Security Licence - (Essential)
You'll receive full training, including a comprehensive orientation, site-specific induction, and manual handling instruction. Ongoing support is provided through direct supervision and mentorship from the Security Lead at Maitland Hospital. This role also offers valuable experience and a clear pathway for growth in both the healthcare and security sectors.
**Why Choose Us?**:
This is more than just a job - it's a meaningful opportunity to be part of a healthcare team that truly makes a difference. Whether you're building a career in health or security, or just looking for a rewarding role with impact, this could be the perfect fit.
You will also receive the benefits Hunter New England Health has to offer:
- Allowances on applicable rotating shifts
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Need more information?**
**Additional information**
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
**Information for Applicants**:
**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.
Hunter Recent 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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📌 Health And Security Assistant
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales