Security Officer

Alfred; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness facilities

Childcare services

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a motivated Security Officer for permanent night shifts at Sandringham Hospital. The role combines orderly transport duties with on-site security, supporting after-hours operations to maintain a safe, patient-focused environment.

Applicants should hold a Victorian Security Licence and a Working with Children Check, with experience in healthcare settings and strong communication skills. Night shifts include weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian Security Licence is required.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Experience in orderly, porter, ancillary assistant, security, or healthcare support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, and customer service.
• Ability to work permanent night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake the safe transport of patients throughout the hospital.
• Transport equipment, supplies, specimens, and other items as required.
• Provide after-hours security support and maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond appropriately to security incidents, emergencies, and staff requests for assistance.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service.

Skills

Security coordination

Patient safety

Communication

Education

Victorian Security Licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Night shift position
• Located at Sandringham hospital
• Security Officer Grade 2 (GF23)
• Great staff benefits, including salary packaging

Sandringham Hospital

Sandringham Hospital is seeking a motivated and experienced Orderly Security operative to join our Support Services team on a permanent night-shift basis.

This role is primarily an Orderly/Porter/Ancillary Assistant position with additional security responsibilities to support the after-hours security presence across the hospital. We are looking for a proactive individual who can provide operational supervision, support their colleagues, and contribute to maintaining a safe, secure, and patient-focused environment.

The Role

As an integral member of the Support Services team, you will be responsible for facilitating the safe, timely, and efficient transport of patients, equipment, and materials throughout the hospital. You will support the delivery of patient-centred care by ensuring all transport activities are conducted with a focus on patient safety, dignity, comfort, and respect.

In addition to core orderly duties, the successful candidate will provide security support during night shifts, assisting with incident response, security patrols, access monitoring, and maintaining a visible security presence across the facility.

The role also includes responsibility for waste and linen management activities, ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with hospital policies, environmental sustainability principles, and occupational health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake the safe transport of patients throughout the hospital.
• Transport equipment, supplies, specimens, and other items as required.
• Provide after-hours security support and maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond appropriately to security incidents, emergencies, and staff requests for assistance.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service.

About You

You are an experienced healthcare support worker or orderly with demonstrated leadership capabilities. You excel in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, and can confidently manage competing priorities during after-hours operations.

Essential Requirements

• Current Victorian Security Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check
• Experience in an orderly, porter, ancillary assistant, security, or healthcare support role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, and customer service.
• Ability to work permanent night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Patient handling experience.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Thursday 24th September 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.