Security Staff (Security Officer)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Upskill with free courses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Permanent Full Time Security Officer to safeguard staff, patients and visitors at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The role includes patrols, incident response and operation of alarm/CCTV/access control systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Security Licence, First Aid certificate and a NSW driver’s licence, with the ability to work a 12-hour rotating roster.

Qualifications

• Licensed under the Security Industry Act 1997 – Class 1 A and current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Customer service skills with high personal integrity and motivation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete patrols and security duties.
• Experience with alarm systems, access control, CCTV and Fire Indication Panels (FIP).
• Experience handling challenging and aggressive situations with empathy and resilience.
• Able to perform 12 hour shifts on a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of staff, patients, visitors and property on hospital campus.
• Provide security support to Concord Repatriation General Hospital and Mental Health Service.
• Respond to security incidents with professionalism and empathy.
• Operate and monitor alarm, CCTV, and access control systems.

Skills

Security licencing

Customer service

Patrols & security duties

Alarm systems & CCTV

Communication under pressure

Shift readiness

Driver's Licence

Tools

Fire Indication Panels (FIP)

Access control systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)

Position Classification: Security Officer

Remuneration: $65,703 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ702162

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 position 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.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• 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).

Previous applicants within the last 12 months need not apply.

Security Master Licence No. 410428317

Benefits And Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• 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
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

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.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working with Us'

For enquiries, please contact Nihad Al Salih on [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11 November 2026

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