
Health and Security Assistant
1 week ago
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health and Security Assistant
**Location**: Lithgow Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ602425
**Applications Close**: 24/09/2025
**Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme Available**:
- In accordance with the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (PD2024_012), this position has been recognised as hard to fill/ critical to fill and may have an incentive attached to this position. Please visit NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme for additional information. #ruralhealthincentives
With **CORE** Values of **C**ollaboration, **O**penness, **R**espect and **E**mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
**About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
We are seeking a dedicated Health & Security Assistant to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This dual-role position primarily involves wardsperson duties, including assisting nursing and medical staff with patient care, internal transport of patients and items, and supporting hospital operations such as waste disposal, linen handling, and emergency cleaning. The role also includes responding to emergency codes, conducting internal security patrols, and managing incident reporting in line with NSW Health policies. You’ll be part of the Emergency Response Team, contributing to de-escalation and safety strategies across the facility.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced healthcare setting, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in delivering compassionate care and maintaining a secure hospital environment.
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Please visit The Welcome Experience website to learn about this free service or register now for a Local Connector to contact you by completing the registration form.
**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
**What you will bring to the role**
- Must hold a current Class 1A Security License with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, current First Aid Certificate. Experience within a health care setting or similar environment is desirable
- Demonstrated computer literacy at a data entry level as well as ability to operate electronic security systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to interpret and follow Material Safety Data sheets (MSD's), Safe Work Practices sheets (SWP's) and written instructions
- Participation in a 7 day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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