About Us
Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

Security Team Leader/ Supervisor

Western Health seeks an experienced Security Industry Professional who wishes to join a dynamic leadership team at the forefront of providing a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Full Time Security Team Leader/ Supervisor to join our current leadership team who will be employed in a dual leadership role. The successful person will be responsible for delivering innovative, high quality security operations and training services throughout our Western Health network.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the delivery of security services within the health care environment.
• Proven experience in leadership roles in a multidisciplinary environment, including the supervision and training of security staff.
• Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -TAE 40110 or TAE 40116 (or working towards completion within three months of appointment)
• Solid working knowledge of security systems and equipment including CCTV and access control.
• Cert IV in Security Risk Management – PRS40598 (superseded) or equivalent
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and evaluations skills.
• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills in a multicultural environment.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of resource management within budgetary and operational constraints.
• Demonstrated understanding and proven ability to actively contribute to the principles of best practise and continual improvement.
• A high level of physical fitness and personal presentation

Desirable:

• Similar leadership role in a health care environment.
• Proven training experience in a clinical environment.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management – BSB 51915 or equivalent.

For more information, please refer to the position description.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies