Security Team Leader - Long Bay Forensic Hospital

GS4 Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Employer superannuation

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

G4S Australia and New Zealand is seeking an experienced Security Team Leader for Long Bay Forensic Hospital. This permanent, full-time role offers a fixed Monday to Friday roster from 07:30 to 15:30 and a pathway to leadership across our national network.

As Team Leader you will supervise a team of Security Officers on the floor, support patient escorts and high‑risk movements, and report to the Operations Coordinator to ensure policy compliance and continuous service delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisor or shift-lead experience in security.
• Industry background in corrections, forensic health, airport security, or high-security sectors is favourable (not essential).
• Strong technical skills with CCTV, monitoring equipment; good computer literacy (MS Word/Excel).
• Operational capability including rostering, SOP compliance, and incident handling.
• Licensing & compliance: NSW 1AC Security Licence and a valid Driver's Licence.
• Health requirements: up-to-date Category A Vaccination per NSW Health guidelines (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Shift & Team Leadership: supervise day-to-day site operations and ensure clear shift handovers.
• Rosters & Administration: build and manage staff rosters and submit monthly operational reports.
• Training & Compliance: run site checks/audits, facilitate staff training and refresher sessions.
• Safety, Incidents & Relationships: handle incidents, coordinate reviews, and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Shift leadership

CCTV systems

Monitoring equipment

MS Word/Excel

Roster management

Incident handling

NSW 1AC Licence

Driver's Licence

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Security Team Leader - Long Bay Forensic Hospital

• Work-Life Balance: Fixed Monday to Friday roster (07:30 to 15:30).
• Specialised Industry Experience: Gain valuable, operational exposure in a forensic and corrections environment.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for leadership development, and skills enhancement across our national network.
• Collaborative Culture: Supportive team culture where collaboration, safety, and respect are prioritised..

About this role

What G4S can offer you

• Competitive Salary: $85k pa + super + 4 weeks A/L
• Work-Life Balance: Fixed Monday to Friday roster (07:30 to 15:30).
• Specialised Industry Experience: Gain valuable, operational exposure in a forensic and corrections environment.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for leadership development, and skills enhancement across our national network.
• Collaborative Culture: Supportive team culture where collaboration, safety, and respect are prioritised..

About the role and team

We are currently seeking an experienced Supervisor for a Team Leader role at Long Bay Forensic Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position managing a dedicated team of Security Officers.

As the Team Leader, you will act as a key shift supervisor, working directly on the floor to support operational activities, patient escorts, and high-risk movements. Reporting directly to the Operations Coordinator, you will provide critical leadership to maintain continuous service delivery, policy compliance, and high standards across the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Shift & Team Leadership: Supervise day-to-day site operations to keep everything running safely and smoothly. Lead clear shift handovers so important information is passed on effectively between teams.
• Rosters & Administration: Build and manage staff rosters to match site demands while following IR regulations. .Keep accurate records and submit monthly operational reports on time.
• Training & Compliance: Run regular site checks and audits to ensure strict adherence to safety standards, and post orders. Facilitate staff training, toolbox and refresher sessions.
• Safety, Incidents & Relationships: Handle incidents calmly, assist with reviews, and implement corrective actions promptly. Build strong working relationships with clients, visitors, and facility contractors.

What we're looking for

• 2 years of supervisor or shift lead experience in security.
• Industry background: Experience in corrections, forensic health, airport security, or high-security sectors is favourable (not essential).
• Strong technical skills: Knowledge of CCTV systems, monitoring equipment, and strong computer literacy for record-keeping and reporting (MS Word/Excel).
• Operational capability: experience managing rosters, maintaining SOP compliance, and handling incidents.
• Licensing & Compliance: Valid NSW 1AC Security Licence and a valid Driver's Licence.
• Health Requirements: Up to date with Category A Vaccination status as per NSW Health guidelines (or willing to obtain).

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

G4S proudly promotes understanding and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, actively working with The Torch program to bring sustainable, meaningful change to First Nations peoples.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.