Security Officer
Western Health seeks experienced Security Industry Professional who wish to join a dynamic team at the forefront of providing a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
We are seeking Security Officers with 24/7 availability to work across our sites at Sunshine, Footscray, Williamstown, and Bacchus Marsh Hospitals.
Interacting with a culturally diverse range of customers you will be able to demonstrate the Western Health values of Compassion Accountability, Respect, Excellence & Safety. In effect you will deliver a safe and secure environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.
In order to be successful, you will have:
- Successful completion of the Security Guard Unarmed Guard Certificate II course
- Victorian Private Security Individual Licence
- A current Working with Children Check – Employee Status
- A current Workplace First Aid Certificate
- A current Drivers Licence
- Current knowledge of Victorian legislation relevant to your role as a Security Officer
- Current knowledge of emergency equipment such as Fire Extinguishers
- The ability to focus on customer service when dealing with staff, patients and visitors
- strong personal work ethic, initiative and service orientation
- A courteous and professional manner
- Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with people
- A willingness to work under the direction of nursing employees and Management
- An ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment
- An ability to work in a self-directed manner and prioritise workload
- English literacy and numeracy skills in line with the competency requirements for Certificate II in Security Guarding
- Ability to maintain accurate and concise documentation
- A high level of physical fitness and personal presentation
- Competence in operation of PCs and the ability to use the Outlook, Word, Excel programs
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience with Security Systems (CCTV and Access Control)
- Previous experience with Emergency Equipment (Fire Panel)
- Multi-Lingual
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
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Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
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Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
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Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
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Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
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Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
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Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
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Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
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Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
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Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
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Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
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Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality pharmacy services, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 2 June 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Peter Medancic, Security Coordinator via Peter.Medancic@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.