NSLHD Casual Security Officer

Looking for Security officers to join the team within Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)

Benefits Of Working Within NSLHD

• Penalty rates are applicable on some shifts
• Covered by Workers Compensation
• Superannuation packages
• Remuneration based off Health Employees' (State) Award

Employment Type
: Casual

Position Classification
: Security Officer

Remuneration
: $29.60 per hour

Requisition ID
: REQ602411

Who we are
: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
At all sites within the Northern Sydney Local Health District

What You'll Be Doing
This position is to perform security duties, not limited to:

Identify and report defects, safety hazards or damage to buildings, grounds and equipment and report to the appropriate authority such as Engineering manager, Security Manager or Supervisor. Conduct internal and external patrols of the site as required.

Provide assistance with cash, drug and staff escorts as required.

Operate security equipment such as CCTV, Intruder and Duress alarms and Access Control systems including Security Identification cards.

Exercising duties in accordance with Security legislation in regard to providing Security or the apprehension of absconding patients, participating in restraint whilst doing so under instruction from Clinical professionals.

Comply with authorised written and verbal instructions, policy and procedures, Values and Behavioural Charters and the NSW Health Code of Conduct and other security related duties as directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager and Corporate Service Managers.

Participate in training as required by NSW Health and ensure required competencies are current.

Be a member of the Internal Response Team and respond to emergency codes within the hospital.

Maintain parking and smoking control and issue infringements as required.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Must hold current NSW Security Licence Class 1A, NSW Drivers Licence Class 'C' and a valid Senior First Aid certificate.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply relevant legislation, policy and professional standards in the workplace.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work as a member of a team in an often stressful environment with the willingness and ability to follow direction from team leaders in both clinical and administrative roles.
• Experience in responding to changing and challenging situations.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in
the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11)
. You will be required to complete the
OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form
and
TB Assessment Tool

during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the
Child Safe Standards
.
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Applications Close: 24 September 2025