Security Officer Sydney Eye Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $58,691.80 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ475945The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Security Officers are required to respond to requests for assistance from staff, patients and visitors on the hospital campus whilst promoting a cohesive and inclusive team environment.Security Officers are required to promptly respond and provide a security response for all emergencies ensuring all security patrols, tasks and activities are completed in accordance with instructions and training.
Security Officers will have a genuine desire to understand and help others, and view interaction with all patients, staff, and visitors as a significant proportion of their role.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.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.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:1. Must hold NSW Security licence 1A: NSW Drivers licence “C” and a current relevant first aid certificate.2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing security and customer service in a large client base environment.3. Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision and complete all patrols and any other security work during the shift.4. Demonstrated experience with a sound understanding of alarm systems, access control system, CCTV and Fire Indication panels.5. Proven experience in communicating and responding to challenging and aggressive situations such as distressed persons, demonstrating empathy, integrity and resilience under various circumstances.6. Excellent written communication skills particularly in the area of report writing, maintaining shift logs and entering information into databases.7. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders including ability to work co-operatively as a member of a team.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Graeme Cosgrove on Graeme.Cosgrove@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 27 March 2024