Security Officer

**Join Our Security Team - Contribute to Safe and Compassionate Mental Health Care**

**Remuneration**: $60,746.29 Per Annum (Pro Rata for P/T) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Location**: Morisset Hospital
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time & Part Time Opportunities
**Position Classification**: Security Officer
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ605974
**Applications Close**: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

**Master Licence Number**: HNELHD 407686382

**About the Role**:
Morisset Hospital provides extended care Mental Health Rehabilitation to consumers under the Mental Health Act and the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, with a strong focus on developing skills and building resilience.

As a Security Officer within our Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

There are three key Security roles at Morisset Hospital - Surveillance, Grounds Security, and Health and Security Assistant. Under the direction of Nurse Management, you’ll assist with patient care, transfers, and maintain a secure environment through proactive surveillance and incident response. You’ll also help ensure the cleanliness and safety of hospital facilities, providing emergency and restraint support when required.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we collaborate on the design phase for a new state-of-the-art facility in Maitland, with the service planned to relocate in 2027.

**About You**:
You’re a reliable and team-focused professional who takes pride in maintaining safety and order in a mental health care setting. You bring a calm, respectful, and responsive approach to your work and can confidently manage challenging situations while maintaining professionalism.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- A strong eye for detail and commitment to maintaining safety.
- The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a close-knit team.
- An understanding of and alignment with the CORE values of NSW Health - Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
- A commitment to following policy and procedure to ensure safe and consistent care.

**What We Offer**:
At Morisset Hospital, you’ll work in a supportive and experienced environment where teamwork and safety are paramount.

You’ll be supported by experienced security and clinical teams, with nurse manager leadership available at all times. The service also works closely with the District Security Compliance Coordinator, ensuring best-practice procedures and ongoing professional guidance.

**Training and Development Include**:

- Comprehensive onsite induction and orientation.
- Ongoing training in emergency response, patient interaction, and safety protocols.
- Continued learning through My Health Learning and professional development opportunities across Hunter New England Health.

This is your opportunity to play an important role in the safety and wellbeing of others while contributing to a service that is evolving and expanding into a modern, purpose-built facility.

**Working with Hunter New England Health**:
Hunter New England Health offers a range of benefits including:

- Salary packaging options and Fitness Passport
- Superannuation and leave entitlements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced health and security professionals
- A supportive environment that promotes professional growth and wellbeing
- Together towards zero - building sustainable, safe, and compassionate healthcare.

**Addditional Information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

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**_ Information for Applicants:_**

**_This is a Category A position. _**_Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive _PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases_ for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy._

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- Hunter New England Health employees may be _**_eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._

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