Health and Security Assistant - St George MHS

Health and Security Assistant (HASA) - St George Mental Health Service

Employment Type
:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
:
Health and Security Assistant

Remuneration
: $66,209.91 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition : REQ
642700

Location
:
Kogarah, Sydney

Applications close date
: 1 March 2026

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply.

We’re seeking a compassionate, intuitive, and professional Health & Security Assistant to join our dedicated team in an acute mental healthcare setting. This is more than a security role – it’s an opportunity to positively impact lives in a fast‑paced, supportive, and highly collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with our nursing team to create a safe, therapeutic space for patients, staff, and visitors, guided by principles of low conflict and high engagement.

• Be part of a caring, values‑driven team
• Work in a dynamic and meaningful healthcare environment
• Receive strong team support and ongoing development
• Access long‑term career growth opportunities
• Play a vital role in delivering safe, person‑centred care

• Experienced in security, with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Empathic, calm, and intuitive in high‑pressure situations
• Passionate about contributing to positive patient outcomes
• Experience in a health‑related field is highly desirable

Successful candidates will be required to complete psychometric testing.

Master Licence No: SESLHD:

If you're looking for a role where professionalism meets compassion – and where your work truly matters – we’d love to hear from you.

For more information we encourage you to contact Alana Judge on alana.judge.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 9 March 2026 and 13 March 2026.

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

Mental Health Inpatient Unit, St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.

Rotating roster undertaken by working 4 × 10hr shifts per week. The rotating roster includes 10hr shifts covering mornings, midday and afternoons, with the inclusion of weekends and public holidays, accompanied with attractive penalty rates. Employees may have the opportunity for overtime work as available.

• 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

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

• for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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