Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Permanent Full Time or Casual
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $30.63 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ596251
Application Close Date: 31/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/09/2025 - 10/09/2025
Contact Details: Shane Smith – 0418 479 187 | Shane.smith4@health.nsw.gov.au
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
'A pre-screening tele-interview will be scheduled as part of the recruitment process to assess suitability for progression to the formal interview stage'
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is seeking dedicated and professional Security Officers to join our team in a permanent full-time, part-time, or casual capacity. In this vital role, you’ll help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors by responding to emergencies, managing incidents, and supporting hospital operations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in early intervention, prevention, and resolution of security-related issues, while upholding the highest standards of customer service and professionalism.
From conducting patrols and responding to alarms, to assisting with emergency evacuations and escorting staff and visitors, your contribution will be essential to the smooth functioning of the hospital. You’ll also operate security systems, manage access controls, and support violence prevention strategies in line with NSW Health policies. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare security and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
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.
- Can you demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills that support teamwork and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced environment?
- Are you available for rotating shift work and able to respond at short notice when required?
- Do you have experience applying security techniques such as conflict resolution, de-escalation, and restraint, and can you work independently within a multidisciplinary team?
- Are you confident using electronic security systems and data entry tools, and do you consistently deliver high-quality customer service with integrity and professionalism?
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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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