Health and Security Assistant

Flexible Hours, Meaningful Impact.


Remuneration: $33.39 per hour + Super + Allowances 
Employment Type: Casual 
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant 
Requisition ID: REQ613635
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital 
Closing Date: Sunday, 16th November 2025 
Master Licence Number: 407686382


 

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to pick up extra hours, 
or ready for an exciting new challenge, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
 

The Role 

We’re on the lookout for Health and Security Assistants to join our hospital team. This role is all about supporting patients while keeping our hospital safe. You’ll work alongside a friendly, experienced team and receive guidance and training every step of the way.
 

Why You'll Love Working with Us 

• Flexible rotating roster – plus penalty rates and only 2 weekends a month

• More days off than on – including regular block days off!

• Opportunities for extra hours if you want to boost your earnings

• Full support through orientation shifts and supernumerary work across all shifts

• A pathway to future opportunities in healthcare

• Know your schedule in advance – no surprises!

• Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing

What You'll Do 

In this role, you’ll support nurses by helping with moving and lifting patients, while also keeping the hospital running smoothly through porting and cleaning duties. You’ll respond to alarms and incidents to maintain a safe environment, making sure that patients, visitors, and staff always feel supported and secure.
 

What We're Looking For 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to calm and de-escalate challenging situations

• A team player who can also work independently

• Knowledge of cleaning and security practices

• Essential: Current 1A Security Licence & First Aid Certificate
   

If you’re ready to join a team where every day is rewarding and your work genuinely matters, we want to hear from you!

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Joann Cawthorne on joann.cawthorne@invalidemail.com
 

Additional information

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@invalidemail.com for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Hunter New 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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