Health and Security Assistant – South East Regional Hospital – Bega
Southern NSW Local Health District – Bega NSW
We Are Southern
Employment Type : Casual
Location : Bega
Position Classification : Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration : $33.39 per hour
Hours Per Week : As required by the Health Service
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : 19 December 2025
Interview Details : Scheduled within 10 days of closing
***Candidates who do not hold a Security Licence will be paid and classified as a Wardsperson**
HEALTH AND SECURITY MASTERS LICENSE
Master Licence name: Southern NSW Local Health District
Master Licence number:
About the service
Health and Security Assistant – Protect and Support Our Rural Community
Are you dedicated to ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors?
At Southern NSW Local Health District our Health and Security Assistants play a vital role in maintaining safety and order across our facilities. You'll be the frontline in protecting our community's health and wellbeing in a supportive rural setting.
Support for
* Applicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
* Working within SNSWLHD
* Salary packaging options
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
You will form part of our multi-disciplinary care team, supporting the delivery of safe, patient centred care to a diverse population. This role works under the guidance of clinical staff providing general assistance in wards, portering patients within the facility/campus, undertaking cleaning duties and security duties as required under the direction of clinical staff.
Selection Criteria
* Current NSW Security licence (Class 1A minimum) and the ability to maintain the security licence and current Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate and ability to maintain the first aid certificate OR the ability and willingness to obtain NSW Security Licence(Class 1A minimum) and Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) First Aid Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
* Knowledge of and willingness to support the provision of person-centred care in a health care environment.
* Experience working and communicating with people, having a friendly and respectful approach to people from all backgrounds.
* Physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including lifting and transferring patients.
* Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and aggression management.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team and able and willingness to work to a 24 hour, 7 day roster.
* Demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities under Work Health and Safety Legislation, the Security Industry Act and the ability to read and follow instructions, policies, duty lists etc.
* Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Emily Gregg on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
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