Multiple positions available! | Casual
$37.44 per hour (GF23) + benefits!
About the Role
We are looking for multiple Security Officers to join the team at Grampians Health Ballarat! The Security Officer’s role is pivotal in the provision of a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, visitors and other members of the public at Grampians Health. Primarily, this role ensures the security of buildings, facilities and equipment while promoting an awareness of security.
Successful applicants will be trained across all areas of Security operations at GH including but not limited to: Shift allocations at Base and QEC sites, AAU rostered, Access Control, ED overnight, Patient watch and any other shift as directed by the Security Manager or Deputy Security Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in a range of security roles across Grampians Health locations as determined by the roster.
- Physically patrol, internally and externally, all Grampians Health services buildings and grounds throughout shifts on an irregular basis.
- Maintain an accurate and comprehensive written log of all incidents and security breaches.
- Investigate suspicious circumstances immediately and report appropriately and swiftly.
- Respond immediately to any incidents (Violence and Aggression Codes), assess situation and take appropriate action.
- Provide safe and secure transportation of patients throughout the Health Service as required, including after hours as directed.
- Processing and production of Staff Identification cards and allocation of authorised provisions of access.
- Monitoring of CCTV systems including regular checks and revision of recorded footage.
Skills & Experience
- Certificate II in Security & Crowd Control, current Security Guard Licence, current Working with Children Check, and National Police Certificate (renewable every three years).
- Experience in a security environment (preferably in public health)
- Proficiency in various administrative tasks and computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Security Access Control, and CCTV software.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and interact effectively with others.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including fostering proactive relationships, being a team player, and working cooperatively.
- Ability to identify and address safety and security risks, and perform physical work as needed.
- Capability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, make swift decisions, and commit to ongoing learning and development.
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Interested?
if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Troy McCarthy, Security Manager East, at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+
