Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Roster Details: The role operates on Monday to Friday rotating on a weekly basis between 06:00-14:30, 07:30-16:00 & 14:30-23:00

Position Classification: Senior Security Officer

Remuneration: $71,338 - $72,968 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Dental Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ689556

Requirements Of The Role

Demonstrated experience in healthcare security or a high-risk environment is essential, with strong conflict resolution, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience working within NSW Health or a similar setting is highly desirable.

Ability to backfill and act in the Security Manager role during periods of leave or absence, including managing team performance, coordinating operations, and liaising with executive stakeholders.

Daily Requirements

- Coordinating and overseeing daily security operations across the facility
- Responding to and managing incidents, including aggressive behaviour, clinical escalations, and emergency situations
- Conducting regular patrols, risk assessments, and security audits
- Liaising closely with clinical staff, management, patients, and external agencies such as NSW Police
- Monitoring CCTV and access control systems to ensure safety and compliance
- Preparing incident reports and maintaining accurate records in line with NSW Health policies
- Providing on-the-job guidance, mentoring, and leadership to Security Officers
- Assisting with the oversight of the Stores department, including supporting daily operations and ensuring appropriate security and stock handling practices

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate





- NSW Licenced according to the Security Industry Act 1997 – Class 1A, current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Has current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Ability to work in a disciplined team workplace with minimum supervision, demonstrated leadership of a team, including ability to motivate, co-ordinate and supervise staff within a shift.
- Demonstrated intermediate level computer operating skills e.g. through experience with contemporary electronic security alarm monitoring systems - access building control, CCTV surveillance, data entry, radio and paging systems, fire indication panels, de-escalation and aggression minimisation strategies.
- Available to work Monday to Friday rotating on a weekly basis between 06:00-14:30, 07:30-16:00 & 14:30-23:00

Security Master Licence No. 410428317

Benefits And Perks

- Monthly Accrued Day Off
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!




- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
- Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working workplace that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’

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Applications Close: 10 September 2026

For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’

📌 Senior Security Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney