Townsville Hospital and Health Service is looking for a permanent full-time Health Security Officer to join our supportive team. You’ll help maintain staff safety and contribute to positive patient outcomes, with no prior security experience required. We provide paid on the job training, and many officers come from non-security backgrounds.This role offers job stability and long-term career potential.

If you’re passionate about safety and want to make a meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to build a purposeful and fulfilling career. Please refer to the role description for further details.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) provides a fast‑paced and diverse healthcare environment where every role contributes to safe, high‑quality patient care. As a major regional health service, we offer stable employment, supportive teams and opportunities to develop your skills.

We promote career progression through training and development programs, helping employees build long‑term careers within Queensland Health.

Our workplace culture is collaborative and community‑focused, balancing the benefits of a large tertiary service with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland, including short commutes and a friendly work environment.

Townsville HHS also supports work/life balance, offering job security, wellbeing initiatives and the chance to live in an affordable region known for its natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and perks





We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Base salary range: $69,823 to $73,188 p.a.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

About your opportunity
- Provide frontline security and emergency response services, including responding to staff duress alarms, fire alarms and requests for assistance.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through patrols, monitoring facilities and supporting clinical teams.
- Operate and monitor CCTV, electronic security systems and access controls to ensure the security of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
- Prevent, investigate and document security incidents, including theft, damage, trespass and behavioural concerns.

Requirements:

- Completion of a functional capacity assessment and disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to challenging situations.

Well regarded:

- Certificate III in Security Operations (or equivalent/higher).
- Current security licence.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Arama Aragao Antunes on (07) 4433 1102 4433 1102).

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV689739

Applications close: Monday, 24 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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