Location: Sunshine
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

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 Supervisor to join our current leadership team. The successful person will be responsible for delivering innovative, high quality security operations throughout our Western Health network.

Key responsibilities:

Provide an independent day-to-day supervision of security services staff to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service and the provision of a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors.
Adopt a consultative communication approach to all dealings with security team and security leadership team
Facilitate repair and maintenance of security equipment and report on delays and potential risks
Ability to risk assess and provide a high level of decision making capability.
Provide an independent day-to-day supervision of security services staff to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service and the provision of a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors.
Provide an independent day-to-day supervision of security services staff to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective service and the provision of a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors.
Prepare rosters in line department staffing profiles including the replacement of staff on annual leave, sick leave, and Long Service Leave and for any other leave as applicable, including the validation and verification of shift numbers.

About you:

The ability to focus on customer service when dealing with staff, patients and visitors
A strong personal work ethic, initiative and service orientation
A courteous and professional manner
Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with people
An ability to work in a self-directed manner and prioritise workload

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About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about community wellbeing, working in a dynamic team and providing a safe and secure environment for our patients, staff and visitors, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 1 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chris Norman via email Christopher.norman@wh.org.au and Peter Medancic via email peter.medancic@wh.org.au.

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 a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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