Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $60,746.29 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ609335
Application Close Date: 19/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 22/10/2025 – 29/10/2025
Contact Details: Huss Hassan |
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare security? Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to join their team. The candidate must be available for 12hr shifts – Day and Night, on a rotating 24/7 roster.
Responsibilities include:
* Conducting proactive vehicle and foot patrols
* Operating security equipment including CCTV in the Security Control Room
* Responding swiftly to emergencies
* Completing detailed incident reports using PC systems
What We're Looking For:
* Strong customer service skills
* Effective verbal de-escalation techniques
* Physically capable of applying restraints when necessary
* Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment
You'll work alongside a diverse group including Security Officers, Health & Security Assistants, contract staff, and key hospital stakeholders and executives. You will also have access to training & development opportunities in a supportive environment with quality guidance and mentorship.
APPLY NOW and become a vital part of Liverpool Hospital's security team.
What You'll be Doing
Security staff work as part of a team, in collaboration with other staff, to assist with managing patients, to provide assistance to visitors, and to assist with protecting staff and securing the assets of South Western Sydney Local Health District.
The emphasis of the role in NSW Health is on assisting with the early identification, prevention and management of incidents. The Security staff provide a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors according to work health and safety legislation.
It is expected that security staff provide the highest possible standard of customer service and professionalism at all times.
NOTE: Security staff, like other NSW Health staff, must contact the police if there is suspected criminal activity on or around a NSW Health premises.
Security staff must not place themselves, or be expected by others to place themselves, at unnecessary risk in carrying out their duties. Where there are concerns about public safety the police should be called.
Security Master License Number for SWSLHD:
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.
Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* Current NSW Security Licence in accordance with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, First Aid Certification and an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
* Ability and willingness to participate in rotating 12hr shift work, day and night.
* Demonstrate your computer literacy at a data entry level as well as ability to operate electronic security systems.
* Demonstrate your understanding of the application of security techniques including conflict resolution skills, de-escalation and restraint practices
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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