Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Health & Security Assistant
Remuneration: $63,663.60 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Wellington, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 30 September 2025 – 11:59pm
Health & Security Assistant – 10 – 20K Incentives Offered
Wellington Health Service
About the role
A great opportunity is on offer for licenced Security Officers to work in a caring & friendly environment. We currently have multiple permanent full-time positions available. Job share may be considered dependent on service needs.
Providing a quality & safe environment for the care of patients is the shared responsibility of all staff & the Health & Security Assistant is an integral & valued member of our team.
Your role will include security related duties as well as providing support to the nursing team under their guidance in the delivery of patient care, that may include portering for patient transfers, basic patient support and cleaning.
This is a varied role providing security and general assistance to ensure the smooth running of the hospital.
Penalty rates apply to this salary for weekend shifts.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
- Click ‘Apply’
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Steven Dyer, Health Service Manager on (02) 6845 5500 or at steven.dyer@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
- To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
- For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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