Hospital Security Officer - Wallaroo

Description:

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Security Services
• Wallaroo Hospital and Health Service
• Salary: WHA4 $2,633 - $2,658 average indicative pay per fortnight including penalties
• Rotating Roster 4 on 6 off / 12 hour shifts / day and night plus on call roster / 34 hours per week average
• Ongoing permanent positions available

As a Hospital Security Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting the health unit’s mission. You’ll be an integral part of the team, assisting with security, patient care, and emergency response, all while offering guidance and de-escalating challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a visible security presence in key areas such as the Emergency Department and throughout the health facility.
• Assist staff in managing aggressive or agitated patients, including de-escalation and restraint where necessary.
• Conduct regular security patrols of the site, including external areas, car parks, and the helipad.
• Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in emergency situations.

What we’re looking for:

• Current South Australian Security Agent – General Guarding Licence.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and adapt to various settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in security roles, including the de-escalation of aggressive or agitated individuals.
• Knowledge of safe working conditions and commitment to customer service.

Opportunities available:

• Ongoing Positions at Wallaroo Hospital and Health Service - multiple positions available

You will work on a rotating roster (4 days/nights on then 6 off) with fixed day and night shifts of 12 hour shifts. You are also required to be on call as part of the shift rotation.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 894839.

Enquiries

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025 - 11.55PM

Note: Interviews may be held prior to closing date, previous applicants need not apply.

Attachments

897212 Role Description - Hospital Security Officer.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.