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Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant Remuneration: $68,85…
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About the role
Health and Security Assistant, Mental Health Intensive Care Unit - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $68,858.49 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ681956
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 16 August 2026.
Previous applicants need not apply
The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Come Work With Us!
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Do you believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and genuinely supported? Are you looking for meaningful work where compassion and care truly matter? We’re seeking a dedicated Health & Security Assistant to join our team and help create a safe, therapeutic environment where people can heal, grow, and feel valued.
This role sits at the heart of a mental health care setting where dignity, empathy, and trust guide everything we do. Working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and safety through calm, respectful, and low-conflict interactions.
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful care, live shared values, and be part of a team committed to positive outcomes and lasting impact.
Where you'll be working
You will be working in MHICU, PECC and inpatient units within ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick
Additional Benefits
Are you ready to join us?
We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:
Current 1 A Security licence
This role involves supporting consumers who may be experiencing mental ill-health, distress or challenging behaviours. Describe how your skills, experience or personal qualities would help you communicate effectively and respond appropriately in these situations.
Describe a time when you noticed a change in someone's behaviour, wellbeing or circumstances that caused you concern. What did you observe, what action did you take, and how did you ensure the person's safety and wellbeing?
Health and Security Assistants work closely with consumers, nursing staff, security staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with others to achieve a positive outcome for a customer, client, patient or colleague. What was your contribution?
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 16 August 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Eoghan O'Mahony on **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 24 August 2026 and 28 August 2026
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
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