WSLHD Security Manager
WSLHD Security Manager
Drive strategic security leadership across five major hospitals
Shape and implement district-wide security strategies
Join a dynamic health network committed to safety and innovation
Manage and transform security services across Western Sydney hospitals, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 29 March 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $74.46 - $ 88.72 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
You’ll be based at Westmead Hospital, the flagship facility of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), and lead security operations across Auburn, Cumberland, Blacktown, and Mount Druitt Hospitals, as well as community health centres. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating safe environments for patients, staff, and visitors.
Work in one of NSW’s largest and most diverse health districts
Be part of a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver secure healthcare environments
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
Make a real impact on community health and safety
What you'll be doing
As the Security Services Manager, you will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for all security services across WSLHD. You’ll lead the implementation of a new district-wide security strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and NSW Health standards while driving innovation and efficiency.
Oversee security operations across multiple hospitals and health facilities
Develop and implement robust security risk management processes
Ensure compliance with the Security Industry Act 1997 and NSW Health standards
Lead planning and improvement initiatives for security services
Manage budgets, staffing, and agency contracts to deliver cost-effective solutions
Ready to take the lead in shaping security for one of NSW’s largest health districts?
Apply now and join WSLHD in creating safer healthcare environments for our community.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Demonstrated superior leadership, change management and people management skills, particularly in managing teams and resources, to ensure provision of a high quality focused customer service.
Ability to present a credible and authoritative image to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict constructively and creatively, with an exposure to working with unions around various ER/IR issues
Extensive experience in managing security issues within a complex organisation and strong interpersonal communication, negotiation, influencing and motivational skills which demonstrate a capacity to build and maintain relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
Demonstrated ability to manage the development and monitoring of systems to ensure a safe workplace and compliance with WHS obligations and a commitment and capacity to implement, and provide leadership in government policies and practices, including EEO, cultural diversity, ethical practice and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex business issues and prepare appropriate responses and recommendations.
Demonstrated high-level time-management skills and capacity to deliver high quality business correspondence and responses within agreed timeframes.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer based software including CCTV monitoring & recording, Microsoft Office
Requisition ID: REQ624952
Applications Close: 4 December 2025
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Kat Volas on katerina.volas@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
