Security Officer

NSW Health; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Career progression

Job summary

ISLHD is seeking Security Officers to deliver security services across its facilities in the Illawarra district. These are casual opportunities with the potential for permanent or temporary placements, and an advertised salary of $65,703 per annum plus 12% super and salary packaging.

Applications close 31 October 2026. As a Security Officer, you will work in a team to protect staff, patients and visitors and comply with the Security Industry Regulation 2016 and Security Industry Act 1997.

Qualifications

• Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Valid NSW Driver’s Licence.
• A Fitness Assessment is required prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security services to staff, patients and visitors.
• Work as part of a team to protect people and assets.
• Comply with the Security Industry Regulation 2016 and Security Industry Act 1997.

Education

Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence

First Aid Certificate

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Valid NSW Driver’s Licence

Fitness Assessment

Job description

REQ680499

Ensure the protection and safety of all staff, patients, and visitors, as well as the protection of assets.

$65, 703 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Various Casual, Permanent and Temporary Full-time and Part-Time positions | REQ680499 | Applications close: 31 October 2026

Master Licence No.: ISLHD 410751026

This recruitment is for Casual opportunities. An E-list will be created for future Permanent and Temporary vacancies across the Illawarra Hospital Group.

This is a rolling recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis, and interviews will be conducted at regular intervals throughout the advertising period.

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

As a Security Officer, you will work as part of a team to deliver security services to the staff, patients, and visitors of ISLHD facilities across the district. You’ll conduct your duties in accordance with Security Industry Regulation 2016 and the Security Industry Act 1997.

With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra . The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.

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)
• 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)
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence
• Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• A Fitness Assessment (completed prior to being offered position)

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.

• 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.
• Visit The Welcome Experience website here . The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.