Casual Security Officer Northern Sydney Local Health District M/L: 410732079
Protecting People, Property, Information and Supporting Care: Join the NSLHD Security Team
Make a real difference by helping safeguard our hospitals and health services while supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Make a real difference by helping safeguard our hospitals and health services while supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $33.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ685734
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $33.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ685734
Master Licence No: NSLHD: 410 732 079
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism
Where you'll be working
You will able to work across the following District Hospitals and Community Healthcare Centres: Brookvale Community Health Centre, Hornsby Kuringgai Hospital, Macquarie Hospital, Mona Vale Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital & Ryde Hospital.
You will able to work across the following District Hospitals and Community Healthcare Centres: Brookvale Community Health Centre, Hornsby Kuringgai Hospital, Macquarie Hospital, Mona Vale Hospital, Northern Beaches Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital & Ryde Hospital.
What you'll be doing
Identify and report defects, safety hazards or damage to buildings, grounds and equipment and report to the appropriate authority such as Engineering manager, Security Manager or Supervisor. Conduct internal and external patrols of the site as required.
Provide assistance with cash, drug and staff escorts as required.
Operate security equipment such as CCTV, Intruder and Duress alarms and Access Control systems including Security Identification cards.
Exercising duties in accordance with Security legislation in regard to providing Security or the apprehension of absconding patients, participating in restraint whilst doing so under instruction from Clinical professionals.
Comply with authorised written and verbal instructions, policy and procedures, Values and Behavioural Charters and the NSW Health Code of Conduct and other security related duties as directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager and Corporate Service Managers.
Participate in training as required by NSW Health and ensure required competencies are current.
Be a member of the Internal Response Team and respond to emergency codes within the hospital.
Maintain parking and smoking control and issue infringements as required.
Identify and report defects, safety hazards or damage to buildings, grounds and equipment and report to the appropriate authority such as Engineering manager, Security Manager or Supervisor. Conduct internal and external patrols of the site as required.
Provide assistance with cash, drug and staff escorts as required.
Operate security equipment such as CCTV, Intruder and Duress alarms and Access Control systems including Security Identification cards.
Exercising duties in accordance with Security legislation in regard to providing Security or the apprehension of absconding patients, participating in restraint whilst doing so under instruction from Clinical professionals.
Comply with authorised written and verbal instructions, policy and procedures, Values and Behavioural Charters and the NSW Health Code of Conduct and other security related duties as directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager and Corporate Service Managers.
Participate in training as required by NSW Health and ensure required competencies are current.
Be a member of the Internal Response Team and respond to emergency codes within the hospital.
Maintain parking and smoking control and issue infringements as required.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold current NSW Security Licence Class 1A, NSW Drivers Licence Class 'C' and a valid Senior First Aid certificate.
- What does "Providing Service with a strong, responsive customer service focus" mean to you?
- Provide an example of a time when you used negotiation and conflict resolution skills in a stressful environment. How did you work collaboratively with your team and respond to direction from clinical and administrative leaders?
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For role related queries or questions contact Michael Taga'I on michael.tagai@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 26 August 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: 1 September and 29 September 2026
