Security/Orderly - Casual

Overview

SA Health – Job reference: 889945 | Location: 5343 - BERRI | Job status: Casual | Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri • Casual Contracts (up to 31 January 2026) – multiple positions

Role

Join Our Team as a Casual Security/Orderly Officer – Make a Real Difference in Healthcare

Are you passionate about ensuring safety and wellbeing in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for dedicated Security/Orderly Officers to join our team in Berri. This role combines security duties with patient care, contributing to the smooth operation of our Health Unit. You’ll help maintain a safe and supportive environment for staff and patients, applying skills in de-escalation and emergency response.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll help manage clients who may be agitated or aggressive, ensuring their safety and comfort while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. Your role is vital in delivering a secure and caring environment for all, providing the support necessary to maintain order and assist where needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in patient care while maintaining a secure environment.

- Support with de-escalation techniques when interacting with challenging clients.

- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

- Use relevant equipment and systems, including Microsoft 365, to support daily operations.

Essential Criteria

- Current South Australian Security Agent Licence.

- Previous experience in security, especially in high-pressure environments.

- Proven ability to de-escalate conflict and manage aggressive behaviours.

- Proficient in Microsoft 365.

- Sound judgment and initiative in decision-making.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join a team dedicated to care and safety

What We Offer

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.

- We will provide support, both personally and professionally

- Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role

- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments

- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety

- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, and watch a short video about what salary packaging is

- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)

- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check

- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 889945

Enquiries

Scott Mac-Diarmid
Hotel Services Manager
Phone: 8535 6926
E-mail: Scott.MacDiarmid@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

31 January 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

- 889945 Role Description - WHA4 - Security Orderly.pdf

- About Berri Factsheet.pdf

- Australian applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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