Security Officer

Keep people safe and make a real difference - join our friendly team as a Security Officer 

Remuneration: $30.64 per hour + superannuation + shift allowances
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Security Officer
Requisition ID: REQ577957
Applications Close: Sunday 22nd June 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

We are seeking a professional Security Officer to join our team in providing 24-hour security - ensuring the safety and protection of staff, patients, visitors and government high value assets.

Key responsibilities include attending alarms and code blacks, conducting regular rounds across our 89-hectare campus, and engaging proactively with staff, visitors, and patients. You will be equipped with necessary resources such as uniforms, radios and a body camera during your shifts, facilitating seamless communication and operational effectiveness, whilst ensuring your own personal safety.

About you:

We are looking for a security officer who is ultra-reliable, very professional, and physically fit. You will be supported with ongoing operational training and will be assessed regularly against local and district guidelines and policies. You will be assigned to a senior officer during your training phase and will be given opportunities to progress your career through a number of different pathways.

Requirements:

• Current NSW Security Licence 1A including Senior First Aid Certificate with a Certificate II in Security Operations.
• Current Drivers licence Class C (NSW eligibility)
• Ability to work a 24/7 roster

 
Additional Information: 

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

 
Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Rodney Prouse on Rodney.Prouse@health.nsw.gov.au

 Information for applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.