We are hiring an experienced Health Security Officer to join our incredible team at Queensland Health in City of Townsville, QLD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Health Security Officer is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, planning and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Health Security Officer at Queensland Health today!

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your prospect
Casual (several positions available).

Generous casual rates of $37.56 - $39.24 p.h. (OO3) and 12.5 % employer contribution to superannuation.

Working with Townsville HHS
We are committed to providing a wide range of rewarding career opportunities to our employees. Our health service offers generous remuneration packages and a variety of additional employment benefits which include salary sacrificing options, shift allowances, locality allowances, professional development assistance, flexible working arrangements, access to corporate discounts, staff wellness programs and the employee assistance program.

About the role

- Facilitate the provision of a safe workplace environment for staff, patients and visitors and the physical security of all facilities, buildings and infrastructure that support the delivery of clinical services.
- First response to staff duress alarms, facility fire alarms, requests for security assistance in support to clinical service delivery and declared facility emergency situations in accordance with legislation, policy and procedure.
- Operation of facility CCTV networks and control room monitoring functions.




- Conduct of regular foot and vehicle patrols and static monitoring of facility buildings, grounds and car parks.
- Provision of safety/security support to staff including all-hours escorts.
- Prevent, investigate and record security incidents including but not limited to theft, wilful damage, assault, trespass and public nuisance.
- As required, under the direction and supervision of clinical staff, escort, monitor and restrain patients.

Requirements

- Whilst not mandatory, possession of a Certificate III in Security Operations or equivelant or higher would be well regarded.
- Whilst not mandatory a current security licence would be well regarded.
- Possess and maintain a current class C Australian drivers licence.
- Possess a high level of self-control, emotional stability and be prepared to encounter potentially traumatic incidents (e.g. viewing deceased patients, physically handling a frail elderly.
- Adhere to a strict uniform and appearance policy.
- Disclose in writing any pre-existing injury or medical condition in accordance with the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003.
- It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?
Our gorgeous weather promotes an active and outdoor lifestyle, where the sun shines for over 320 days of the year.

Interested..?
Contact: Ian Webb on View phone number on careers.global

Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday 21 February 2023.

Benefits of working as a Health Security Officer in City of Townsville, QLD:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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