Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $60,746.29 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ601260
Application Close Date: 07/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/09/2025 – 17/09/2025
Contact Details: Viliami Mapapalangi | (02) 9616 8149 | Viliami.Mapapalangi@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking a dedicated and professional Security Officer to join our team in a permanent full-time 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.
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: 410572116
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Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- 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?
- Do you have experience applying security techniques such as conflict resolution, de-escalation, and restraint, and can you work independently within a multidisciplinary team?
Detail your experience with electronic security systems, computer literacy, and working across a 7-day rotating roster. How do these skills support your ability to meet the operational needs of a hospital environment?
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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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