Reference Number: 1629
Category: Allied Health
Department: Support Services
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 collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
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 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.
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 Compile full written reports on incidents of wrongdoing Conduct security patrols About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
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:
Current Victorian Security Licence Previous Skills and Experience in Security Victorian Driver Licence Essential Knowledge and skills: 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 Good written communication skills including the ability to write reports Be able to work in a team environment Be able to take initiative The ability to work unsupervised Have intermediate computer skills e.g.
MS Word, Outlook, Excel and other related Security databases A commitment to Austin Health values Hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check Hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence Desirable but not essential: Experience in Health Certificate III in Security Operations Experience in Building and Engineering Information Management Systems Hold a current level II First Aid Certificate 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 benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation 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 Inclusion at Austin Health We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, we welcome you to contact the hiring manager.
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Application closing date: 3 October 2024.
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