Fire Safety Security Officer, Queensland Health
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Security Services Team
West Moreton Health Fire Safety & Security Officers provide a high-quality security service to patients, staff and visitors at various facilities within the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service.
Multiple causal opportunities available.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
About the role
This is part of a rolling recruitment process; applications will be assessed as received when vacancies arise.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Experience or understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a Fire Safety and Security Officer within a healthcare setting or large multi-disciplinary establishment and proven ability managing security situations.
Professional presentation with a high level of integrity and respect for others.
High level interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact comfortably with patients, staff and visitors as well as being able to effectively negotiate and defuse aggressive behaviour.
Effective written communication skills and proficient computer skills.
Well-developed ability to function effectively as a team member and autonomously, using initiative in day-to-day problem solving and identification of important tasks, to prioritise and adjust workload to accommodate changes.
Fit and capable to actively participate in strenuous physical tasks, such as restraint, within a healthcare setting.
Mandatory Requirements
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. *****.
Why choose us
Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
Well-being supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to *****% super.
A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1–2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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