Security Staff (Security Officer)

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Salary Packaging

Discounted Fitness Passport

Free Employee Assistance Program

Free courses and qualifications

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District seeks a Security Officer for a full-time role based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. This position focuses on securing the hospital campus for staff, patients, and visitors, ensuring safety with empathy and professionalism.

The role requires strong customer service skills, ability to handle challenging situations, and a current NSW Driver's Licence. Exciting benefits include a monthly accrued day off and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed according to the Security Industry Act 1997.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate required.
• Ability to perform 12 hour shift work on a 24/7 rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security on hospital campus.
• Provide security support to the Mental Health Service.
• Complete all patrols and security-related duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under minimal SupervIs

Communication in challenging scenarios

Alarm systems expertise

CCTV knowledge

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Security Officer

Remuneration: $65,703 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ695516

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

Concord Repatriation General Hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

The aim of this positon is to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors and property on the hospital campus in a positive, attentive and prompt manner.

The role is primarily based at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, while also providing security support to the Mental Health Service.

• Licenced according to the Security Industry Act 1997 – Class 1 A and current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Customer service skills with a high degree of personal integrity and motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and complete all patrols and other security-related duties during a shift.
• Demonstrated experience and a sound understanding of alarm systems, access control systems, CCTV, and Fire Indication Panels (FIP).
• Proven experience in communicating and responding to challenging and aggressive situations, including interactions with distressed persons, while demonstrating empathy, integrity, and resilience in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to perform 12 hour shift work on a 24/7 rotating roster.

A current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Security Master Licence No. 410428317

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy ( PD2026_004 ) .

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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.