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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Security Off
Remuneration: $55,189.80 Per Annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ359688
Security Officer
Tamworth Hospital
Tamworth Hospital is seeking a professional Security Officer to join our industry team to provide to provide 24 hour security ensuring the safety and protection of staff, patients, visitors and government high value assets.
Where you’ll be working
Tamworth, with a population of 60,000 is a modern progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. It is a family friendly city, offering a broad range of experiences from sport and lifestyle, art and culture, music and entertainment, cafes and restaurants and weekend adventures. Tamworth is located about halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, providing ease of access with 6 daily flights, you’re not too far from the city, but you and your family will have daily access to the benefits of country life!
Tamworth Hospital is committed to equal employment opportunity and embrace diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
About the Role
At Tamworth Hospital you will provide high level operational security support to various units throughout our facility.
You will be responsible for Facility CCTV Management, undertaking highly visible proactive patrols throughout the facility and perform daily dynamic risk assessment and daily threat analysis. You will also be a part of the facility’s emergency aircraft, code black, and code red response teams.
About You
We are looking for a security officer who is ultra-reliable, very professional, and physically fit.
You will be supported with ongoing operational training and will be assessed regularly against local and district guidelines and policies. You will be assigned to a senior officer during your training phase and will be given opportunities to progress your career through a number of different pathways.
Applicants invited to interview will be required to undertake pre-employment screening involving psychometric testing as part of the recruitment process.
Master Licence Number: 407686382
What we can offer you:
is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants:
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Hamilton on Kylie.Hamilton@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14th December 2022
