Security Officer - Casual

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the security team and help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and the wider community.

Security Officer - Casual

 

• Casual Positions available.
• Empowering Work Environment – Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone’s voice is heard
• Flexibility and Balance – enjoy the benefits of flexibility in scheduling.  Allowing you to balance work and other commitments

 

As a Security Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and the wider community, protecting hospital facilities and assets across multiple sites.

You will be part of the RMH Security team, working collaboratively to deliver a responsive, high-quality security service. Reporting to the Security Operations Coordinator and working under the direction of the Director of Security and Safety, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day safety and security operations across the hospital.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain a visible presence in assigned areas to deter and address security issues.
• Respond promptly to security incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct regular patrols and monitor surveillance systems.
• Assist with crowd management during busy times and offer excellent customer service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all RMH teams.

About you

• At least 12 months’ experience working in a healthcare setting.
• A minimum Certificate II in Security Operations.
• A current Victorian Private Security Individual Licence.
• The ability to manage and resolve conflict calmly and professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster across Parkville and Royal Park, including day, afternoon and night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• A proactive approach, with the initiative to identify and respond to workplace needs.
• A commitment to The Melbourne Way – putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

 

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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 Interested?

 Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.