Security Officer (Heidelberg)

**Reference Number**:2607

**Category**:Management & Administration

**Department**:Support Services

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee? _**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and cooperative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About Security Services**
- The Security Services Department, within the Information and Services Directorate services 3 sites and Mercy Hospital for Women. The department is an in-house service and operates 24/7.

**About the role**
- The Security Services Department of Austin Health services patients, visitors and staff by:

- Protecting patients, visitors and staff from harm
- Maintaining an acceptable level of order, control and safety
- Protecting personal and Austin Health property from theft, misuse and vandalism.
- Perform the duties of this position efficiently and effectively to the standards of the Department

**A regular day will see you**:

- Be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Work across all Austin Health sites.
- Assist wards and departments with unruly or disorientated patients or visitors.
- Assist with car parking operations, when required to do so.
- Audit the CCTV system daily and report any faults to the Security Manager

**About you**
- As the Security Officer, You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to
- security / safety of staff, patients and visitors. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

**To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you**:

- Hold and maintain a current Security / Crowd controlling Licence
- Experience in the delivery of Security Services.
- Experience in the use of Security operating software and systems including controls and CCTV.
- Have highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Have strong customer service skills.

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

**Work with us!**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Sunday 23 March 2025 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ranjc