Security Staff Member (Security Officer) - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 30 hours per week
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $31.86 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ623794
About the Role
You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Working within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Drug Health Service, the role has a strong emphasis on positive engagement with clinical teams and patients in the provision of security services for the protection of people, property and crime prevention within the SLHD Drug Health Services. This includes taking proactive steps in the early identification and prevention of incidents.
Security Staff member positions allocated to the Opioid Treatment Programs provide security to clients, visitors and staff within the Drug Health Services, performing routine security duties, security staff will form part of the clinical team, with a special emphasis on customer service and critical incident response.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds a NSW Security Licence 1A, current relevant First Aid Qualification and NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and complete all patrols and any other security work during the shift.
- Experience in communicating and responding to challenging and aggressive situations demonstrating empathy, integrity and resilience under various circumstances.
Security Master Licence No. 410428317
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please 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 (PD2024_015).
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Joseph Matta via email at Joseph.Matta@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 4 December 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
