Requisition ID: REQ637665
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Remuneration: 33.39 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Liverpool
Applications close: 22/02/26
Contact: Adam Alkasab - Operations Manager on |
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Liverpool Hospital is seeking passionate Health and Security Assistants (HASA) to join our team. We value the highest standards of customer service and professionalism. If you're committed to excellence and eager to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you
Your Role & Key Responsibilities:
* Support our care delivery team, ensuring patient safety and comfort in various settings, including the Emergency Department and wards.
* Enjoy the flexibility of a 24/7 rotating roster, working 8hr shifts.
* Enhance your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment.
* Assist the nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care and provide essential support within the ward, including patient transfers.
* Maintain a safe and secure environment.
NSW Health offers a range of additional perks. Here are some of the key perks:
* Salary Packaging: Employees can reduce their taxable income by packaging part of their salary towards benefits like superannuation, car leases, and more.
* Leave Entitlements: Includes four weeks of annual leave, paid sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, maternity and parental leave.
* Superannuation: Superannuation is an additional benefit and is not included in the base rate for NSW Health employees.
* Shift penalties: Employees receive penalty rates for shifts starting between 6PM and 6 AM. Penalty rates also apply for work done on weekends a higher penalty rates are given for working on public holidays.
* Get an extra paid day off, every 4 weeks
Ideal Candidate Fit
* The Health and Security Assistant (HASA) work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient management and to help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
* The HASA role supports clinical staff by assisting with the care, comfort, and dignity of patients, as well as helping to safeguard the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
* Providing support to the care delivery team is central to the HASA role. You will assist the nursing team in the Emergency Department with patient care activities, under the direction and supervision of nursing staff.
* You will also provide general assistance within the ward environment, including cleaning duties, portering and transferring patients throughout the facility, and undertaking security-related tasks as directed by the Nurse in Charge and the Security Manager.
* HASA staff are expected to consistently demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, customer service, and respectful communication in all interactions.
* Note: HASA staff, like all NSW Health employees, are required to contact police in situations involving suspected criminal activity on or around NSW Health premises.
* HASA staff must not place themselves, nor be expected by others to place themselves, at unnecessary risk while performing their duties. Where there are concerns relating to public safety, the police must be contacted.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
1. 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.
2. Ability to complete a quality incident report. Please provide examples of the types of incidents you have completed an incident report for.
3. Give examples of your experiences with conflict resolution like verbal de-escalation and an example requiring you to apply physical restraint.
4. Willingness to work in a morgue environment, take directions from supervisors, and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team with willingness to work in a 7-day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
* Position Information
* Applicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
* We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-
* We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD- Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
* 12% superannuation
* Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
* Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
* One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
* Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
* Paid maternity and parental leave
* Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
* Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
* Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
* May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
* All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
* South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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