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Far West NSW Local Health District Dubbo NSW This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be prorated 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 of key health workers 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 areas. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Health and Security AssistantRemuneration: $66,209.91 + SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ625676Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)Contact: 410 662 154 What youll be doing 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. What is on Offer Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment. Novated leasing. 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: 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 Wilcannia 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? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact AnneMarie Gielis on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 16th December 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: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont 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. Be careful dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Dont transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr