Health and Security Assistant Wilcannia

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas

Employment Type Permanent Full Time Position Classification Health and Security Assistant Remuneration $66,209.91+ Superannuation Hours Per Week 38 Requisition ID REQ672765

Location: Wilcannia NSW (2 hours from Broken Hill NSW)

Far West Local Health District M/L: 410 662 154 Wilcannia truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you! Take a quick look at “ Living and Working ” in the Far West. What You’ll Be Doing

• The Health and Security Assistant role provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff. A current security license is a requirement for the role; however, assistance may be available for completion of the course for the suitable applicant.
• General assistance in wards
• Cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility and undertakes security related duties as required and or directed

What Is On Offer

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
• Novated leasing
• Remote Area Housing Benefit
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Fitness Passport
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About The Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Previous experience working in a company or organisation undertaking commercial cleaning or providing general assistance or a similar role.
• Food Safety Certificate or willingness to undertake within six months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and take directions from supervisor.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Current security license - A current security license is a requirement for the role; however, assistance may be available for completion of the course for the suitable applicant.

The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Wilcannia connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Hatch on [email protected] Applications Close: 2nd July 2026 Stepping Up About The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:

https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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