Hospital and Security Assistant

About the role

The Hospital and Security Assistant will help maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors while also supporting the protection of property. The role also includes a variety of patient-centred support duties, such as cleaning, assisting patients, and carrying out administrative tasks when needed.

Organisation overview

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) serves more than 240,000 people across regional New South Wales. As the largest employer in the region, MLHD operates across a wide geographic area of over 125,000 square kilometres, with more than 5,000 staff working across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a broad range of specialist and mental health services. The district offers meaningful work, opportunities to develop professionally, access to modern technology, and a variety of staff benefits.

Employment details

This opportunity is based at Corowa Health Service in Corowa, New South Wales. The position is advertised as permanent and includes full-time, part-time, and casual options. The role sits in NSW Health Category A and requires immunisation and screening for specified conditions.

Requisition number: REQ666268. Applications close at midnight on 3 July 2026.

Compensation

The annual salary is $66,209.91, pro rata, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loading where applicable. A casual hourly rate of $33.39 applies, plus superannuation and casual loading.

Candidate profile

The preferred candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, be comfortable using computers and security systems, and be willing to travel when required, including long-distance travel. A current NSW Security Licence (Class 1A), First Aid Certificate, valid driver’s licence, and NSW Working with Children Check are also required.

Why join MLHD

MLHD highlights the chance to make a meaningful contribution to regional healthcare, competitive pay, salary packaging of up to $20,600 per year tax-free for living expenses, novated car leasing, professional development opportunities, and wellbeing support for staff and their families. Wellness offerings include Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives that support both physical and mental health.

Application and compliance

Applicants must complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during recruitment, and any vaccination evidence should be uploaded with the application. Full immunisation and screening requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. For questions about the role, contact Juliana Sheridan at Juliana.sheridan@health.nsw.gov.au.

Inclusion

MLHD is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community it serves. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ candidates, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can also access recruitment support through the Stepping Up initiative.