Security Officer - Sydney Sydney Eye Hospital
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $58,691.8 - $58,691.8 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532670
Previous applicants need not apply.
What you'll be doing
Security Officers are required to respond to requests for assistance from staff, patients and visitors on the hospital campus whilst promoting a cohesive and inclusive team environment.
Security Officers are required to promptly respond and provide a security response for all emergencies ensuring all security patrols, tasks and activities are completed in accordance with instructions and training.
Security Officers will have a genuine desire to understand and help others, and view interaction with all patients, staff, and visitors as a significant proportion of their role.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
- Must hold NSW Security licence 1A: NSW Drivers licence “C” and a current relevant first aid certificate.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing security and customer service in a large client base environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and complete all patrols and any other security work during the shift.
- Demonstrated experience with a sound understanding of alarm systems, access control system, CCTV and Fire Indication panels.
- Proven experience in communicating and responding to challenging and aggressive situations such as distressed persons, demonstrating empathy, integrity and resilience under various circumstances.
- Excellent written communication skills particularly in the area of report writing, maintaining shift logs and entering information into databases.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders including ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Graeme Cosgrove on Graeme.Cosgrove@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 24 November 2024
