This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these area
Position Classification: Health and Security Assist
Remuneration: $63663.6 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592434
An Exciting Opportunity at Wentworth Health Service
Now is a great time to join the team at Wentworth Health Service. The Wentworth Hospital is undergoing a full redevelopment, with a brand-new facility set to open in August 2025. The new hospital will feature 19 inpatient beds and a modern emergency department, including two resuscitation bays.
The Wentworth Local Government Area is home to approximately 7,500 residents, with around 1,500 living in the township of Wentworth. Nestled at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers, Wentworth offers a relaxed lifestyle with all essential amenities. Just 30 km away is the vibrant regional centre of Mildura, which provides a wide range of shops, services and is only a short 45min flight to Melbourne, 2 hours to Sydney or drive 4.5 hour to Adelaide.
If you're looking to be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality care, and you're interested in growing your career in a health district that values professional development and work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.
The Health and Security Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff, general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility and undertakes security related duties as required and or directed.
- Undertake securing, watching, guarding and/or protecting functions as directed.
- Undertake a range of cleaning duties as outlined in a daily schedule.
- Cooking and/or preparing of light refreshments for patients and delivery of patient meals.
- Porter patients within the facility or campus as requested, for ward transfers, appointments and other needs.
- Provide general assistance in the ward/ facility including moving heavy equipment, making unoccupied beds and loading/ unloading commercial-type washing machines.
What is on Offer
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:
- Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
- Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
- Current security license.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Craig Oxford on [email protected]
Applications Close: 31st July 2025
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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