Security/Orderly Officer

Palliative Care SA; Berri; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) seeks a Security/Orderly Officer to help maintain a safe, caring hospital environment in Berri. The role blends security duties with patient and staff support, contributing to a positive therapeutic hospital experience within our regional health network.

This part-time, ongoing position requires de-escalation skills, a SA Security Agent Licence, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current South Australian Security Agent Licence.
• Demonstrated security experience, including managing and de-escalating aggressive or challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse people and within a team.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety, risk management, customer service principles, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and order to create a safe hospital environment.
• Assist patients, visitors and staff as needed to support a positive hospital experience.
• Support teamwork and contribute to a calm, therapeutic environment within RMCLHN.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Microsoft 365

Education

South Australian Security Agent Licence

First Aid Certificate

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
• WHD4 | Health Ancillary Employee | Direct Care & Regional Level 4 | $71,817.85 to $73,252.43 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Employment: Part time | Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Join our team as a Security/Orderly Officer and play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and caring healthcare environment. This rewarding position combines security, patient support, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by assisting patients, visitors, and staff while contributing to a positive and therapeutic hospital experience.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Current South Australian Security Agent Licence.
• Demonstrated security experience, including managing and de-escalating aggressive or challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse people and within a team.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety, risk management, customer service principles, and proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Desired Criteria

• Current First Aid Certificate and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
• Training in managing challenging behaviours, mental illness, or personality disorders.
• Experience in healthcare security and demonstrated manual handling skills.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits,watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable.More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref

945476

Enquiries

Scott Mac-Diarmid
Position: Disaster Resilience and Corporate Risk Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

25 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

WHD4 - Security_Orderly Officer - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

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