About the work unit / facility
The Health Security Department provides 24/7 security and emergency response services across Townsville University Hospital, Kirwan Community Health campus, and Joyce Palmer Health Service. Our team ensures the safety and wellbeing of staff, patients, visitors, and contractors, supporting clinical service delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.
About your new employer
Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.
We offer:
* Clinical Excellence: Deliver security services that support world-class healthcare in Northern Queensland.
* Career Growth: Access training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Supportive Culture: Work within a collaborative team committed to safety and wellbeing.
* Work/Life Balance: Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in beautiful North Queensland.
Competitive salary and benefits
* Salary between $ – $ per fortnight (OO3).
* Casual hourly rate $42.52 – $44.57 per hour (OO3)
* 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with % loading.
* Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.
About your opportunity
We have exciting opportunities available for Health Security Officers with permanent full-time, temporary full-time (2-year), and casual positions on offer. Join our team and choose the work arrangement that suits your lifestyle while contributing to a safe and secure healthcare environment.
As a Health Security Officer, you'll deliver high-quality, best-practice security and emergency response services across Townsville University Hospital and associated facilities.
Your role includes responding to alarms and emergencies, monitoring CCTV and electronic security systems, conducting patrols, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.
You'll support staff and patients through escorts, assist during critical incidents, and liaise with emergency services. This dynamic position requires vigilance, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all.
Requirements
* Whilst not mandatory, possession of a Certificate III in Security Operations or equivelant or higher would be well regarded.
* Whilst not mandatory a current security licence would be well regarded.
* The successful candidate will be required to participate in a continuous shift (24 hour) roster, 7 days a week. There will be a requirement to work weekends and public holidays.
* Current C Class driver licence.
* Compliance with Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) requirements.
* A probationary period may apply.
Application details
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Christoper Laurent on
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-