Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part Time and Casual, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Health and Security Assistant
Remuneration: $32.11 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ594981
Application Close Date: 24/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 27/08/2025 – 03/09/2025
Contact Details: Shane Smith - 0418 479 187 | [email protected]
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 Hospital is seeking an attentive, approachable, and confident Security Officer to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will work alongside a multicultural team to provide a safe and supportive environment for our diverse patient base, visitors, and staff.
We are looking for an experienced security professional who can demonstrate exceptional professionalism and respect in their interactions. As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in assessing risks, mitigating harm, and responding swiftly to alarms and requests for support. Your ability to deliver excellent customer service while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders is essential.
If you are ready to collaborate with management, clinical, and administrative teams to maintain a secure workplace, we invite you to apply now and become a valued member of Bankstown Hospital
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.
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.
- Must hold a current Class 1A Security License with the NSW Security Industry 1997 Class 1A, Current First Aid Certificate and must possess 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.
- Participation in a 7 day rotating roster that includes weekends, public and school holidays, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Security Team at Bankstown Hospital.
- Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the Bankstown team that motivates you?
Provide an example of how you assessed and managed a security risk in a busy or high-pressure environment. How did you ensure the safety of everyone involved while maintaining professionalism and customer service standards?
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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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