About your opportunity

The Health Security Department provides a broad range of services and support functions to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of all staff, patients, visitors, and contractors of the THHS. Health Security Relief Pool Officers provide a 24/7 security service to Townsville University Hospital campus and additional services at the Kirwan Community Health campus and the Joyce Palmer Health Service located on Palm Island.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare workplace, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $2743.20 to $2893.00 p.f. (OO3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:
The successful candidate must 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).
This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in a continuous shift (24 hour) roster, 7 days a week. There will be a requirement to work weekends and public holidays.
The successful candidate will be required to perform duties in the Emergency Department, Mental Health units and other areas throughout the Townsville HHS.
The successful candidate must adhere to a strict uniform and appearance policy.
The successful candidate must disclose in writing any pre-existing injury or medical condition in accordance with the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a functional capacity assessment prior to commencement.
This is a (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Bianca Hood on (07) 4433 1276.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV695832

Applications close: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Health Security Officer (Relief Pool) (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City