Remuneration: $32.10 per hour + Superannuation
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Location: Singleton and Muswellbrook Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ600032
Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025
Master Licence Number: 407686382
Are you passionate about helping others and keeping people safe?
Whether you're just starting out, looking to pick up extra hours, or ready to take on a rewarding new challenge, this could be the opportunity for you!
Role Breakdown
Day to Day:
You'll play a key part in keeping our hospital running smoothly and safely by:
- 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
Why Join Us?
You'll receive full training, including a comprehensive orientation, site-specific induction, and manual handling instruction, with ongoing support from the team. On top of this enjoy the benefits Hunter New England and Singelton Hospital has to offer including.
- Increase pay through penalty rates on applicable rotating shifts
- Perfect for students, career changers, or those looking for additional hours
- Gain valuable healthcare and security experience
- A supportive environment where your growth is encouraged
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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 Angela Holzhauser on Angela.Holzhauser@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
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.
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.