Overview
Casual Opportunities - Health and Security Assistant role at Hunter New England Local Health District. Remuneration: $32.10 per hour + Superannuation. Location: Singleton or Muswellbrook Hospital. Requisition ID: REQ609290. Closing Date: Monday, 6 October 2025.
What you’ll do
We are seeking Health and Security Assistants to join our team – a role that blends frontline patient support with vital safety responsibilities. You will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside experienced staff and buddied up for support and training.
Day to Day
- Providing Security: Patrol hospital grounds, respond to alarms, manage access control, and offer friendly, helpful customer service.
- Supporting Patients: Assist with patient transfers and help lift and move patients respectfully and safely.
- Maintaining Cleanliness: Perform cleaning duties in hospital rooms to the highest standards, following infection control guidelines.
Shifts
You will be required to work on a rotating roster, with shift times including Morning: 6:00am – 2:30pm; Afternoon: 2:00pm – 10:30pm; Night: 10:30pm – 6:00am.
Who we are looking for
- Able to prioritise tasks and stay organised
- Culturally aware and respectful
- Professional, reliable, and a true team player
- Essential: Class 1A Security licence & First Aid Certificate
Advantages
- Full training, orientation, site-specific induction, and manual handling instruction, with ongoing support from the team.
- Penalties for rotating shifts where applicable.
- Great for students, career changers, or those seeking additional hours.
- Gain valuable healthcare and security experience; supportive environment for growth.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being (discounted gym options).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Information for applicants
To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport, or hold an appropriate visa. Temporary visa holders will be considered only in line with visa conditions.
Information for applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource to help Indigenous job applicants apply for NSW Health positions. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up
Salary Packaging: This is beneficial and may increase take-home pay. For more, contact NSW Health Salary Packaging Plus at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Category A position; PD2024_015 occupational requirements apply prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy. This is a casual/temp role.
For role related queries, contact Angela Holzhauser at Angela. H olzhauser@health.nsw.gov.au .
Need more information?
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Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Temporary
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📌 Casual Opportunities - Health and Security Assistant
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Singleton