Security Officer

Be part of a team that values respect, empathy, and excellence in patient care.

Vacancy Reference No

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, Casual appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

• Applicants with a Certificate IIor higher in Security Operations are encouraged to apply.
• We have multiple fixed term positions of 6 months with likelihood of extension and possibility of permanency.
• For all positions a rotating roster applies which might include weekends, night shift, public holidays.
• This process will also be used to fill casual positions.

CAHS encourage gender diversity and encourage people of all genders to apply.

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Security Officer. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference.

As a Security Officer, you will provide essential security services across our sites, ensuring the safety and protection of staff, patients, visitors, premises, and property at Perth Children's Hospital. As a key member of the emergency response team, you will be responsible for responding promptly to duress alarms, fire alarms, and other emergency situations.

You will take direction from the clinical team in responding to incidents of violence and aggression and seek to manage conflicts before they escalate. Your ability to problem solve, understand people's needs, apply professional experience including conflict management techniques, and uphold CAHS values of empathy and respect will be crucial in this role as you assist clinical staff in managing complex situations.

Prior understanding and competence in restraint techniques and a thorough understanding of the relative legislative requirements will be highly regarded.

If you are someone who can recognise the sensitive circumstances surrounding children in a hospital setting and treat our young people and their families with dignity and understanding then we encourage you to apply

Why Join CAHS Security?

• Comprehensive Training: We provide site-specific and internal training, including clinical de-escalation techniques and security-specific skills.
• Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
• Supportive Environment: Work closely with clinical teams in a collaborative and supportive setting.
• Professional Growth:Opportunities for development and progression within our Security Team.

About our Team

The Security Team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment across Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and other CAHS sites including emergency departments, mental health areas, and community health facilities. Dedicated to protecting staff, patients, and visitors from violence and aggression, they work closely with clinical teams, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on delivering exceptional care to children and young people.

The team undergoes comprehensive site-specific and internal training, including clinical de-escalation and security-specific techniques, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle a wide range of situations effectively.

Their responsibilities include responding to emergency codes, duress alarms, and other urgent situations throughout the hospital and its premises. They also manage security systems, oversee access control, and conduct regular patrols. Additionally, the team handles incidents requiring law enforcement involvement and is responsible for the hospital's helicopter landing operations.

How to apply

We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2-3 pages.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• The name, email and contact details of two refereeswho can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria:Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Role related questions:

We encourage you to contact Steven Hayward on phone

or email  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility:To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 

Other Conditions:WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of theEqual Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted.

• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 November 2026.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values.

Support for your interview process

CAHS strives to ensure the interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email  or phone on prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries needs to be made.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.