About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Security Officer (Acute Mental Health) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Environmental services and Security team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Security Officer (Acute Mental Health) to join our growing team on a Part Time ongoing basis. (24/7 Rotating 12hr Shifts)
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Security Officer (Acute Mental Health) to join our Support Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality security services within a mental health environment, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors. You will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic setting by responding to incidents, supporting de-escalation, and working collaboratively with clinical teams to manage risk while upholding dignity and person-centred care.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Security Officer (Acute Mental Health) is to:
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Provide a visible security presence and respond promptly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies within the acute mental health unit.
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Support clinical teams in managing behavioural disturbances using de-escalation techniques and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
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Conduct continuous patient observations for risk-assessed patients in line with clinical direction.
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Accurately document and report incidents, hazards, and security events, contributing to investigation and risk mitigation processes.
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Assist with operational duties, including escorting staff after hours, maintaining security logs, and transporting specimens.
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Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard and follow all security procedures, policies, and safety protocols.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
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Hold a Certificate II in Security Operations (Unarmed Guard) with a current and satisfactory criminal record check.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, particularly within healthcare or mental health settings (desirable).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to calmly engage and de-escalate individuals in distress.
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A team-focused professional who can collaborate effectively with clinical staff while also working independently.
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Highly observant with strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document incidents.
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Committed to safety, respect, and delivering compassionate, person-centred service in a complex environment.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
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Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
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Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
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Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
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A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
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Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
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Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact
Kellie Missen, Environmental Services and Security Team Leader email on
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
[email protected]
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 24th July 2026
Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
