Security Officer Job in Australia

Job Description

Security Officer Job in Australia is a permanent full-time position at Northern Beaches Hospital. The role pays $1,259.20 per week for 38 hours. The Security Officer will patrol hospital areas, monitor security systems, control restricted access, respond to emergencies, manage difficult behaviour, investigate incidents, and support patients, staff, and visitors. Applicants must have a current NSW Security Licence Class 1A, NSW Driver Licence Class C, and valid Senior First Aid certificate.

About the Job

Join a professional Security team at Northern Beaches Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Security Officer

Remuneration: $1,259.20 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ670199

Master Licence No: NSLHD 410 732 079

Northern Beaches Hospital is seeking Security Officers to join its team. As a Security Officer, you will help provide a high level of service to patients, staff, and visitors. You will support the Security Manager and help provide protection and safety across the hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Where You’ll Be Working

Northern Beaches Hospital has:

• 486 beds.
• A 50-bed Emergency Department.
• A 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU.
• A modern theatre complex.
• A world-class education centre.
• Staff facilities, including a café.
• Secure on-site car parking.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Security Officer, you will be an active member of the team. You will help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Your duties will include:

• Patrolling hospital grounds and car parks.
• Monitoring security systems.
• Controlling access to restricted areas.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Managing aggressive or disruptive behaviour.
• Investigating incidents.
• Assisting with evacuations and emergency procedures when required.
• Working with clinical staff, emergency services, and visitors.
• Ensuring hospital policies are followed.
• Helping everyone on site feel safe and supported.
• Identifying and reporting defects, safety hazards, or damage to buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Reporting issues to the appropriate person, such as the Engineering Manager, Security Manager, or Supervisor.
• Conducting internal and external site patrols as required.
• Providing assistance with cash, drug, and staff escorts as required.
• Operating security equipment, including CCTV, intruder and duress alarms, and access control systems.
• Managing security identification cards.
• Performing duties in line with security legislation.
• Assisting with the apprehension of absconding patients when required.
• Participating in restraint under the direction of clinical professionals.
• Following authorised written and verbal instructions.
• Following policies, procedures, values, behavioural charters, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
• Performing other security duties as directed by the Security Supervisor, Security Manager, and Corporate Service Managers.
• Taking part in training required by NSW Health.
• Keeping all required competencies current.
• Being a member of the Internal Response Team.
• Responding to emergency codes within the hospital.
• Managing parking and smoking controls.
• Issuing infringements when required.

Who We Are

We are a health service that supports thousands of people across the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Our team is passionate, motivated, and committed to providing quality care and services.

Our work is meaningful, interesting, and rewarding. We support each other by sharing our knowledge and experience. We value and respect the voices of our patients, employees, and teams.

You will have the opportunity to support patients, families, carers, and the wider community.

Requirements

• Must hold a current NSW Security Licence Class 1A.
• Must hold a NSW Driver Licence Class C.
• Must hold a valid Senior First Aid certificate.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in stressful situations.
• Willingness and ability to follow directions from team leaders in clinical and administrative roles.
• Experience responding to changing and challenging situations.

Need More Information?

• View the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position.

For role-related questions, contact Michael Cowell at Michael.Cowell@health.nsw.gov.au.

Applications Close: 3 September 2026.