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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Security Services
• Positions based in Wallaroo and Port Pirie
• Salary: WHA4 $29.70 - $30.01 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Applicable penalty payments include extra 20.5% night loading and 50% weekend loading
• Multiple casual positions available

As a Hospital Security Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting the health unit’s mission. You’ll be an integral part of the team, assisting with security, patient care, and emergency response, all while offering guidance and de-escalating challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a visible security presence in key areas such as the Emergency Department and throughout the health facility.
• Assist staff in managing aggressive or agitated patients, including de-escalation and restraint where necessary.
• Conduct regular security patrols of the site, including external areas, car parks, and the helipad.
• Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in emergency situations.

What we’re looking for:

• Current South Australian Security Agent – General Guarding Licence.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and adapt to various settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in security roles, including the de-escalation of aggressive or agitated individuals.
• Knowledge of safe working conditions and commitment to customer service.

Opportunities available:

• Casual Pool covering Port Pirie Regional Health Service and Wallaroo Hospital and Health Service

The casual pool require availability for casual shifts on a up to 24/7 basis for shifts of up to 12 hours.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, to watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 894845.

Enquiries

Application Closing Date: 22 August 2025 - 11.55PM

Note: Interviews may be held prior to closing date, previous applicants need not apply.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 894845 - Role Description - Hospital Security Officer.pdf

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