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Health And Security Assistant

Posted on May 26, 2026

Wollongong, Australia
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Part Time

Health And Security Assistant job opportunity

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Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ662163

Occupation

Security

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$66209.91 - $66209.91

Closing date

31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

Provide a clean, hygienic and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Master Licence No.: ISLHD 410751026

$66,209.91 per annum pro rata+ 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ662163 | Applications close: 31 May 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As the Health and Security Assistant, your primary responsibility with be undertaking cleaning duties including cleaning of rooms, equipment and utensils, reporting any damage, and emptying and replacing soiled linen to ensure the patient and hospital environment remains clean, safe and attractive. You will also provide patient-focused care, such as assisting with patient personal hygiene, mobility, pre-operative shaves and report any observations or concerns about the patient.

In this role, you will also undertake security duties, as directed, including both preventative and responsive security actions aimed at ensuring a secure and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)
Hold a current Class 1A NSW Security Licence, current First Aid Certificate and a current valid Class C Driver's Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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For role-related queries or help applying, contact Saja Al Saeedi at Saja.AlSaeedi@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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