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Health and Security Assistant - a unique opportunity to combine compassion, vigilance, and handson care in a role where every shift makes a meaningful impact on patient safety and wellbeing. Remuneration: $33.39 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant Hours Per Week: 20 Location: Muswellbrook Hospital Requisition ID: REQ656622 Applications Close: Sunday 3rd May 2026 Master Licence Number: About the Role Step into the dynamic role of Health and Security Assistant, where every shift offers purpose, variety, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Working across a flexible roster primarily day shifts, with opportunities to step into both planned and unplanned coverage youll enjoy a position that combines independence with meaningful responsibility. In this role, youll move confidently throughout the hospital, playing a vital part in supporting patient care while helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment. No two days are the same, and your ability to think on your feet and act with professionalism will be highly valued. What truly sets this opportunity apart is its strong, peoplefocused culture. Youll be supported by a collaborative and approachable team, including the Health Service Manager, Executive Assistants, and fellow Health and Security Assistants ensuring youre never far from guidance, connection, or shared expertise. Youll work closely alongside clinical staff, allied health professionals, and dedicated security teams, contributing to a seamless patient experience where care, safety, and teamwork come together. From day one, youll be set up for success with comprehensive orientation and training, including mandatory learning, handson experience, and ongoing development opportunities. This is a role where you can continuously build your skills across both patient care and security, growing your confidence and capability in a supportive, forwardthinking environment. Where Youll Be Working Set against the rolling landscapes of the Hunter region, Muswellbrook Hospital offers more than a workplace its a setting where professional excellence meets an enviable lifestyle. This modern healthcare hub blends advanced clinical facilities with a deeply rooted commitment to community care, delivering everything from fastpaced emergency medicine to highly specialised treatments. What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Youll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: Supportive and collaborative team environment Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network Career progression opportunities within NSW Health Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees Salary packaging options to increase takehome pay Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing Responsibilities and Qualifications We are looking for: A reliable and adaptable Health and Security Assistant who remains calm and composed under pressure Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with patients, staff, and visitors Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in safety and security situations Commitment to supporting patient care, including undertaking physical tasks such as patient transfers A collaborative, teamfocused mindset with a willingness to support others Flexible and responsive in a dynamic, fastpaced healthcare environment Dedicated to maintaining a safe, respectful, and patientcentred environment Additional Information Additional Information: An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies 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. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know. Please contact for confidential support. 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. Need More Information? Contact Tiana Geihe on . Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: 3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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 takehome pay. Salary packaging covers a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or . Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for fulltime employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. #J-18808-Ljbffr