Skip to main content
AfterDuty
Register CV

Security Officer

Austin Health · Melbourne, Victoria

Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago

Overview

Your policing background gives you a direct advantage here: you already manage conflict, de-escalate volatile situations, and write incident reports to evidential standard. The role's focus on protecting people and property, conducting patrols, and enforcing policies mirrors the core of operational policing, and your experience with CCTV and security systems will feel familiar.

About this role

Overview

*Work Type:*Ongoing - Full-time

*Grade:*Grade not specified

*Occupation:*Trades and services

*Location:*Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

*Reference:*4993

Are you a current Austin Health employee?

If yes, please log in to the Austin Health**careers website**via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.

  • Full time position available

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 statewide. 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**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 and 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.
  • Performing the duties of this position efficiently and effectively to the standards of the Department.

As the Security Officer, you will be required to carry out numerous roles and responsibilities to maintain safety, protect people and property, and uphold departmental standards.

A regular day will see you

  • Audit the CCTV system daily and report any faults to the Security Manager.
  • Compile full written reports on incidents of wrongdoing.
  • Conduct security patrols.
  • Complete Riskman / Staff Incident Reports / Building & Engineering Information Management System (BEIMS) reports and any other security related report as required.
  • Conduct Patrol Verification Wand Patrols as described in the site standard operating procedure checking buildings, grounds and car parks.
  • Ensure compliance and enforcement of Austin Health Policies and Procedures and Security Department Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Escort visitors, staff, patients and hospital property as requested

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

  • 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.
  • Highly developed communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong customer service and good written communication skills
  • A current Victorian Working with Children Check, Victorian Drivers Licence and 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, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
  • Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities.

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. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. 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, 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: Monday 6 July 2026*

Applications close Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

1 August 2026

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

See all security jobs in Melbourne →

Why this fits a police background — match score 88/100

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • Intelligence & OSINT
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations
  • Conflict management & de-escalation

More security jobs for ex-police

  • Manager, Security Operations Centre

    Queensland Government · Brisbane

    Full-time

    *As a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC), you will: • Lead and manage CITEC's Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions across internal and managed client environments.

    Posted Today

  • Full-time

    You bring years of operational security and incident command experience that maps directly onto leading security risk management, conducting investigations, and running audits in a logistics environment. Your background in threat assessment, emergency response, and compliance with regulatory frameworks gives you a credible edge in shaping a proactive security culture and partnering with senior leaders on operational excellence.

    Posted Yesterday

  • Manager Security & Customer Service

    NSW Government · Sydney

    Full-time

    A$154,231 – A$178,369Estimated

    You've run operational command, managed incidents at scale, and coordinated multi-agency responses — this role is a direct match for that experience. You'll lead a 24/7 security operations centre, assess risks, and build stakeholder relationships, all of which you've done under pressure in policing. Your ability to write clear briefings and handle after-hours incidents will set you apart from civilian candidates.

    Posted 5 days ago

  • Security Officer

    Queensland Government · Brisbane

    Full-time

    You bring years of operational experience in incident response, conflict de-escalation, and emergency management — exactly what this role demands. Your ability to maintain a calm, authoritative presence under pressure and to manage challenging situations with patients, visitors, and staff translates directly into providing a safe healthcare environment. The emphasis on proactive patrols, access control, and working with clinical teams mirrors the multi-agency coordination and situational awareness you developed on the front line.

    Posted 5 days ago