Senior Security Staff - Wollongong and Shellharbour Hospitals

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$68,594.99 - $70,161.91 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Various | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ625525 | Grade: Senior Security Officer | Applications close: 4 January 2026

Applicants not suitable for a Senior Security role may be able to be appointed to a casual security position from this requisition.

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This position will be required to perform the full range of duties of a Security Staff member in addition to providing additional duties such as demonstrated leadership to the Security Team, training and development of Security Staff within the team environment (where required), demonstrated initiative and sound judgement in relation to the direction, management and assessment of security risks and incidents within the Hospital site.

The position holder will be responsible for the review and/or preparation of documentation relevant to issues specific to the role of the Security Department. This may include documents related to security or patrol incidents, or rostering approvals and supervision of the Security Team. 

The Senior Security Staff will form a positive leadership role for the Security Staff within the team, providing a pivotal central point of contact for both the Security Team and the Hospital Management. The clear team leadership required of the Senior Security Staff will assist through in the provision and delivery of safe day to day security and patrol operations by the regular review and communication of security processes and procedures within the unit, supporting open communications and accountability.

The Senior Security Officer will contribute to a positive workplace culture by ensuring the NSW Health code of conduct is demonstrated and upheld by themselves and the team they are leading. The Code seeks to provide the basis for developing a positive workplace culture – a culture which reflects our core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and builds upon the Public Sector core values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability. ISLHD supports the ongoing promotion and strives to deliver expectations of a positive workplace environment to all staff, patients and its visitors.

The Senior Security Staff will contribute to a positive workplace culture by ensuring the NSW Health code of conduct is demonstrated and upheld by themselves and the team they are leading. The Code seeks to provide the basis for developing a positive workplace culture – a culture which reflects our core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and builds upon the Public Sector core values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Valid NSW Drivers Licence

-          Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence

-          Current First Aid Certificate

An eligibility list and/or talent pool may be created where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within 18 months of the job advertisement closing. This may be inclusive of Shellharbour and Wollongong Hospitals.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact ​Michelle Gameiro on Michelle.Gameiro@health.nsw.gov.au