Requisition ID: REQ700136
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until December 2026 or Permanent Part Time, up to 18 hours per week
Remuneration: $35.97 - $36.80, per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals
Applications close: 25/10/26
Contact: Lauren Wilkinson - Security and Patient Services Coordinator on 0407 460 322 |
[email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Role
Are you an experienced security professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a dynamic healthcare environment? Join our team and play a key role in leading frontline security operations across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals. You will help create a safe and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff while mentoring security officers, coordinating incident responses and contributing to the ongoing development of security services.
This role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead, supervise and support security staff while maintaining an active frontline presence across Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals.
- Coordinate and respond to security incidents, ensuring effective incident management and the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
- Contribute to the development of the security workforce through staff mentoring, orientation programs, training and ongoing education initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with hospital leadership, clinical teams and external stakeholders to address security risks and improve service delivery.
- Use your leadership, problem-solving and communication skills to guide security responses, maintain high standards of customer service, and support quality improvement activities.
Are You the Right Fit? Skills Are you an experienced and motivated security professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining a safe and secure healthcare environment? We are seeking a proactive team leader who can effectively coordinate security operations, support and develop staff, respond confidently to challenging situations and deliver professional customer service within a busy hospital setting. The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate experience in security operations, including the ability to lead, motivate, coordinate and supervise staff while managing security activities during a shift.
- Possess trong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills,
with the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors, the public and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of security practices, including conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, restraint practices and effective responses to security incidents.
- Have strong computer skills, including data entry and the operation of electronic security systems, together with a commitment to workplace health and safety, manual handling and infection control requirements.
- Be flexible and reliable, with the ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster, including day, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public holidays
Security Master License Number for SWSLHD: 410572116 Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Do you hold a current NSW Class 1A Security Licence and First Aid Certificate? Please attach copies of both your licence and certificate with your application.
- Be flexible and reliable, with the ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster, including day, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public holidays
- This role is responsible for supporting the development of security staff through training, mentoring and day-to-day supervision. Please provide an example of how you have coached, trained or supervised staff to improve performance, compliance or service delivery. What approach did you take and what were the results?
- Do you have a current Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2)? if you hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
- How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.
If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact
[email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
- Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full time employees
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
- Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
- Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
- Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
📌 Senior Security Officer - Campbelltown and Camden Hospital - Temp FT/Perm PT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Campbelltown