Security Shift Leader

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east 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 Security Services 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.

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

About the role

This role will supervise security operations at the Austin Health Latrobe University Vaccination Clinic.  It may also provide shift leadership at any of the other 3 Austin Health sites.  

A regular day will see you:

• Supervising security operations at the Austin Health Latrobe University Vaccination Clinic
• Leadership of all Security Staff as per shift across all campuses
• Ensure all security staff/contractors are on duty and on time
• Direct security staff/contractors as required for security operational requirements
• Responding to requests from Austin Health
• Conduct random patrols, visits of all security locations ensuring all security are in attendance, in correct uniform, understand and are performing their duties as required
• Assist with rosters and other administrative duties
• Conduct shift handovers, checking and accounting for all security equipment, information in regards to any previous as well as any further follow up of outstanding tasks

About you

As the Security Shift Leader, 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:

• Hold and maintain a current Level II Security / Crowd Controllers licence and First Aid Certificate
• To be reliable and commitment to Austin Health values.
• The ability to lead a team
• The ability to show restraint and control in dealing with difficult situations
• The ability to compile detailed reports

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!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised 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 or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager:  John Bickley, Security Manager at John.Bickley@austin.org.au 

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

Application closing date: 13 January 2025