Security Officer (full time)

Yarram & District Health Service (YDHS); Yarram; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

YDHS in Yarram, Victoria is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join our rural health service. The role involves safeguarding patients, staff and visitors, maintaining a safe environment and responding to emergencies.

You will work on a 24/7 roster, demonstrate excellent communication and de-escalation abilities, and collaborate with a diverse team to support high-quality care. A National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required, with costs borne by the candidate.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Strong organisational skills and active listening.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 roster.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Active listening

Team collaboration

Job description

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE

Security Officer

Full time

About us

The Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS) is based in Yarram, 220 kilometers south east ofMelbourne on the South Gippsland Highway in rural Victoria. Yarram is 73 kilometers south west ofSale and 62 kilometers south east of Traralgon.We provide our community with acute inpatient services, dialysis, urgent care, aged care, respite care, primary health, community services and an integrated healthcare centre. Our consumers andcommunity are at the core of every decision we make.YDHS wants to attract and retain the best staff to provide an exceptional service to our community. We promote and develop opportunities for people to contribute to and encourage innovation, leadershipand collaboration. We are committed making YDHS a Centre of Excellence in everything we do.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Flexibility to work a 24/7 roster.
• A strong commitment to high-quality care.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and active listening and de-escalation skills.
• The ability to assist staff to safely de-escalate high stress situations where client’s condition or illness compromises their ability to behave in a rational and reasonable manner.
• The ability to ensure that all clients, their families, visitors, and colleagues are treated with respect and dignity.
• The ability ensure your service provided to consumers is free from discrimination.

Job requirements

• An original National Police Record Check completed within the last twelve (12) months prior to commencement.
• An employee Working with Children Check.
• Relevant professional registrations.
• Complete a Pre-existing injury declaration form.
• Undergo any other relevant checks, education or licencing as directed at own cost.

What’s on offer

This position is responsible for the provision of a high-quality security service to provide patients, visitors, staff and hospital departments with an environment which affords individual physical safety, the safeguarding of hospital property and emergency response.

• Diverse service.
• Experienced and friendly team to offer support at all times.
• Access to continuing professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
• Beautiful location - Yarram is a major hub for surrounding areas.

85-91 Commercial Road PO Box 61, Yarram Victoria, 3971 Telephone: [phone] Facsimile: [phone]

www.ydhs.com.au

YARRAM + DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE