Position Profile: Manages the day-to-day operations of the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Security Service to ensure high-quality service delivery in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Provides high-level technical advice to stakeholders, including the WACHS Executive, on security risk management, crime prevention, environmental design, and security investigations, and supports the development and implementation of WACHS security policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

This is a Permanent Full Time Appointment. The position is based in Perth managing the Wheatbelt/Goldfields regions of Western Australia.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

1. Candidate must be flexible to regional travel and overnight stays to support WACHS Security Service thoughout the Wheatbelt and Goldfields
2. Candidate must have the ability to build working relationship with community stakeholders and drive change in security functions locally
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Candiates must have ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects

Employee Benefits: In addition to the excellent salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

Career development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance

Adaptable working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Matt Kennelly on 04•• ••• 586.

Applicants are required to provide:

- A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

📌 Security Operations Manager (Perth)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Perth