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Posted 22 July, 2026

Security Officer and Control Room

Northern Sydney Local Health District
St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_343322

Are you a professional, reliable, and customer-focused Security Officer looking for a rewarding role within a healthcare environment?
Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking enthusiastic Security Officers to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment where your contribution plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Security Officer
Remuneration: $1,259.20 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678495
Master Licence No: NSLHD: 410 732 079
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing
Your responsibilities may include:

Conducting foot and vehicle patrols across hospital facilities
Responding to incidents, emergencies, alarms, and requests for assistance
Monitoring CCTV, access control systems, and security alarms
Providing customer service and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff
Managing access to restricted areas and issuing visitor passes where required
Assisting with emergency codes, evacuations, and critical incidents
Supporting clinical staff in managing challenging or aggressive behaviours when required
Completing incident reports and maintaining accurate records
Investigating security-related incidents and escalating issues appropriately
Liaising with emergency services, hospital staff, contractors, and other stakeholders
Ensuring compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements
Contributing to a positive team environment and high standard of service delivery
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
  1. Must hold current NSW Security Licence Class 1A, NSW Drivers Licence Class 'C' and a valid Senior First Aid certificate.
  2. Providing service with a strong, responsive customer service focus.
  3. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply relevant legislation, policy and professional standards in the workplace.
  4. Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work as a member of a team in an often stressful environment with the willingness and ability to follow direction from team leaders in both clinical and administrative roles.



Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Craig Swan on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 24 July 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 03 August 2026

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