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Health and Security Assistant (HASA) - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Randwick, NSW
A$63,663 p/a
Trades & Services → Security Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 days ago


Health and Security Assistant (HASA), Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $63,663.60 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558206
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 16 March 2025

Come Work With Us!

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

We are currently looking for a Health & Security Assistant with experience in security and great people skills to join our team.

Unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic team, providing quality safety and security services to patients, staff and visitors in an acute mental healthcare setting. Great support available, long term career opportunities available for the right candidate who can work closely with the nursing team adhering to the principles of low conflict, high therapy interaction and engagement to provide the best possible care and outcomes for patients.

The Health and Security Assistant is an important member of the multi-disciplinary team who will provide a local response to incidents, maintain general safety of the unit and interact with patients in a wide variety of situations and contexts. These include:

  • Immediate response to critical incidents
  • Escorting patients to other departments/appointments
  • Assisting with the cleanliness of the unit
  • Assist with daily unit activity program
  • Ensure that daily environmental searches of the unit are being carried out.
  • Testing and recording of duress alarms on a routine basis.
  • Responsible for checking and maintaining equipment on the unit and ensuring it is in good working order.
  • Also the potential to work in any of the Mental Health Inpatient Unit as required.

Experience in a health related field is highly desirable.

For more information we encourage you to contact Carla Kehoe on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 24 March 2025 and 28 March 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service located at the Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick Campus.

Additional Information and Benefits

  • An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

  1. Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and an ability to work within an acute mental health setting.
  2. Commitment to interact with patients and facilitate unit activities.
  3. Demonstrated ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision.
  4. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
  5. Good written/verbal skills and sound computer and keyboard skills.
  6. Current Class 1 C NSW drivers licence (unrestricted) and Current 1 A Security licence.
  7. Demonstrated experience in the security and or health industry and knowledge of duress alarm systems.
  8. Sound knowledge of WH&S issues and underst

About South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Sydney, NSW, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
5001-10000 employees

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island.

Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

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