Security Officer - Perm FT
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- REQ487867 Requisition #
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- May 08, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $58,691.80 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ487867
Application Close Date: 26/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 29/05/2024 – 05/06/2024
Contact Details: Martyn Eason | (02) 9722 8013 | martyn.eason@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Bankstown Hospital is recruiting for an attentive, approachable, and confident Security Officer to complement and enhance the current team.
You will be working with a diverse patient base within a multicultural team. We are looking for someone with strong experience in security and who can maintain a high level of professionalism in their role.
The position requires a respectful person who can assist all staff, patients and visitors whilst assessing risk and mitigating the chance of harm to all stakeholders. You will support a safe work environment for staff, patient and visitors and respond quickly to alarms and requests for support whilst ensuring great customer service is provided.
If you are ready to work with management, clinical and administrative staff to ensure that a safe workplace in maintained, click APPLY NOW
Security staff work as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with managing patients, to provide assistance to visitors, and to assist with protecting staff and securing the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District.
Security staff, like other NSW Health staff, must contact the police if there is suspected criminal activity on or around a NSW Health premises.
Security staff must not place themselves, or be expected by others to place themselves, at unnecessary risk in carrying out their duties. Where there are concerns about public safety the police should be called.
Security Master License Number for SWSLHD: 410572116
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
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 must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences), if not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
- Effective written and oral communication skills to enable:- (1) sound team work in an often challenging work environment; and (2) clear and concise written record keeping.
- Ability and willingness to participate in rotating shift work
- Sound understanding of the application of security techniques including conflict resolution skills, de-escalation and restraint practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work, with minimum supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated computer literacy at a data entry level as well as ability to operate electronic security systems.
- Demonstrated customer service skills with a high degree of personal integrity and motivation.
- Regularly available at short notice
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across 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. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
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.
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