This position is only available to persons of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent (as permitted under The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010 s12: “A person may take a special measure for the purpose of promoting or realizing substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute”).

• Salary Packaging options available
• 14-week paid parent leave
• Paid Christmas closure
• Professional development and training opportunities

About the Organisation:

VAHS was established by local Aboriginal people, who showed courage and shared a vision for Aboriginal people to determine our own health journey. This is expressed as one of the fundamental rights of all peoples.

VAHS core principles are Community Control, where the users (our community) are the owners of VAHS. The governance of which is provided by a Board of Directors elected by the VAHS members.

Connected to this is the principle of self-determination whereas the right for Aboriginal people to have and run their own services.

With over 350 staff, VAHS has expanded to four clinics across Metropolitan Melbourne (Fitzroy, Preston, South Morang, St Albans). This includes a range of social & emotional well-being services and a residential youth drug and alcohol facility in Hastings.

As well as providing a variety of health services, VAHS is committed to supporting the well-being of the community through a holistic view that includes a variety of streams, including contributions towards and organisation of health related community events and activities. VAHS is also committed to research into the ongoing health and well-being needs of the community. VAHS applies the principle of data sovereignty to our research.





VAHS is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing, and recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria.

About the Prospect:
The position is primarily responsible for providing security presence at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Preston Site and always ensuring the safety of staff and clients.

Key Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled principles and the ability to provide culturally safe, respectful and welcoming services.
• Experience in security, site safety, customer service or a related role, with the ability to maintain a visible and professional presence.
• Ability to identify and respond proactively to safety risks, hazards and incidents, including supporting emergency responses when required.
• Ability to remain calm and use respectful, trauma-informed approaches when supporting clients, visitors and staff during difficult or escalating situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, provide assistance and work effectively with clients, visitors and staff.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Child Safety and maintaining accurate incident, hazard and other required documentation.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
• Valid Security Licence in accordance with the Security Industry Act and Regulations of Victoria
Desirable:
• De-escalation Course

We do not offer sponsorship at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. If you have elected that you require sponsorship on your application form, unfortunately, your application will not be considered.

📌 Security Officer (Preston)
🏢 VAHS
📍 Preston