Manager Patient and Security Services - Health Manager Lvl 2 - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ586776
Application Close Date: 13/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 16/07/2025 – 23/07/2025
Contact Details: Aolele Fuimaono | (02) 9616 8105 | Aolele.Fuimaono@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking a dedicated Manager of Patient and Security Services to oversee the delivery of orderly and security operations.
This pivotal role ensures a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, and visitors while protecting the hospital’s people, property, and assets. You’ll lead a committed team, ensuring seamless coordination of patient transport and security services, while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism.
As a key member of the Corporate Services team, you’ll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, including performance reporting, risk assessments, audits, and emergency management. You’ll drive continuous improvement through active participation in working groups and committees, manage departmental budgets, and ensure compliance with training, accreditation, and incident reporting standards.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to Fairfield Hospital, click APPLY NOW!
What you'll be doing
The Manager of Patient and Security Services is responsible for overseeing the efficient, 24-hour operation of the ward orderly and security services. This role ensures a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while protecting the facility’s people, property, and assets, and maintaining a well- coordinated and effective orderly service.
The position is responsible for the management of staff and daily operations of the Patient and Security Services Department to facilitate quality, cost effective services and the achievement of business and service objectives by the delivery of safe quality care and positive experience.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current NSW Security Licence in accordance with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, First Aid Certification and an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. Management qualification and/or relevant experience and demonstrated leadership ability, including ability to motivate, coordinate and manage staff.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the leadership and staff management requirements of this role, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Patient and Security Services team.
- Detail how your communication skills and professional background in customer service and conflict resolution align with the requirements of the role, emphasising the value you intend to bring to the Patient and Security Services department.
- Detail how your experience in governance, policy development, and problem solving aligns with the requirements of the role, emphasizing the innovative solutions and strategic thinking you will bring to the Patient and Security Services team.
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Additional Information
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. This strategy provides us with a clear direction for working together to deliver safe and high quality health services and build the health of our communities – now and into the future.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
