At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide frontline security and emergency response services in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a major regional health provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, superannuation contributions, and salary packaging options.
- Other info: Supportive teams and career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Security Operations and a current security licence required.
The predicted salary is between 73188 - 73188 $ per year.
- Job details
- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Security
- Classification: OO3
- Workplace Location: Townsville region
- Job ad reference: QLD/TV689739
- Closing date: 24-Aug-2026
- Fortnightly salary: $2676.30 - $2805.30
- Total remuneration: $79665 up to $83505
• Job duration
- Contact person: Arama Aragao Antunes
- Contact details: (07) 4433 1102 Access the National Relay Service
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) provides a fast-paced and diverse healthcare environment where every role contributes to safe, high-quality patient care.
As a major regional health service, we offer stable employment, supportive teams and opportunities to develop your skills.
We promote career progression through training and development programs, helping employees build long-term careers within Queensland Health.
Our workplace culture is collaborative and community-focused, balancing the benefits of a large tertiary service with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland, including short commutes and a friendly work environment.
Townsville HHS also supports work/life balance, offering job security, wellbeing initiatives and the chance to live in an affordable region known for its natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Base salary range: $69,823 to $73,188 p. a.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
- Provide frontline security and emergency response services, including responding to staff duress alarms, fire alarms and requests for assistance.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors through patrols, monitoring facilities and supporting clinical teams.
- Operate and monitor CCTV, electronic security systems and access controls to ensure the security of hospital buildings and infrastructure.
- Prevent, investigate and document security incidents, including theft, damage, trespass and behavioural concerns.
Requirements
- Completion of a functional capacity assessment and disclosure of any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions.
- Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to challenging situations.
- Well regarded
- Certificate III in Security Operations (or equivalent/higher).
- Current security licence.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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