Security Officer - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-hour rotating shifts

Comprehensive restraint training

Supportive team-based environment

Ongoing training and development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District's Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to keep staff, patients and visitors safe. You will perform foot and vehicle patrols, monitor access, respond to incidents, and support clinical teams across a busy hospital environment.

The role requires excellent communication, conflict resolution, and a professional approach. Training covers security techniques, de-escalation and restraint practices with 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security Licence as per NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (P2 acceptable) and First Aid Certification.
• Sound understanding of security techniques including de-escalation and restraint practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services across hospital environments, including customer service, patrols, and access control.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents and coordinate with clinical and operational teams.
• Maintain safety of staff, patients and visitors, and support conflict resolution.

Skills

Professionalism

Integrity

Communication

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Compassion

Respect

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ704112

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $65703.26 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 15/11/2026

Contact: Huss Hassan - [phone] - Security Manager on [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join South Western Sydney Local Health District as a Security Officer and play a vital role in keeping our hospitals safe, secure, and welcoming. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll assist patients, visitors, and staff while helping prevent, identify, and respond to incidents across a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role offers variety, responsibility, and purpose. From customer service and patrols to emergency response and critical incident support, you’ll help protect people, property, and wellbeing-delivering calm, professional, and respectful security services where it matters most. As a Security Officer with South Western Sydney Local Health District, you’ll deliver highly visible security services through foot and vehicle patrols and control room operations, helping to maintain a safe and secure hospital environment for staff, patients, and visitors across the campus. You’ll play a key role in conflict resolution and emergency response, responding calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, and working closely with clinical and operational teams to prevent escalation and ensure safety at all time.

Security Master License Number for South Western Sydney Local Health District(SWSLHD) is 410572116

Other Benefits

• 12-hour rotating shifts
• Comprehensive restraint training provided
• Supportive team-based working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options for full-time staff

The Ideal Candidate Fit

• Professionalism and integrity
• Communication skills
• Strong Conflict Resolution
• Teamwork
• Compassion & respect

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Do you have a current NSW Security Licence in accordance with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence (P2 Licence acceptable) and current First Aid Certification?
• Sound understanding of the application of security techniques including conflict resolution skills, de-escalation and restraint practices. Give examples.
• Ability and willingness to participate in rotating 12hr day & night shifts, including weekends and public holidays?
• Give examples of oral communication skills to enable sound team work in an often challenging work environment;

Information

• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• Temporary Positions
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.