About the role Permanent full time opportunity to be responsible for establishing robust frameworks for healthcare related security administration, governance and compliance matters in line with AS:44825 - 2021, ISO 22340:2025 and HB 167:2025 including: ensuring security personnel's role descriptions are contemporary, clearly defined, regularly reviewed, risk-informed and aligned with the hospital's strategic objectives. specifying key role requirements and implementing comprehensive pre-employment requirements to ensure the selection of suitable candidates. oversight of the recruitment processes and development programs to attract, retain, and enhance the skills of security staff, ensuring they are equipped to effectively safeguard the hospital environment. ongoing development and capacity building of the security and occupational violence prevention teams to optimise excellence in consumer/person centred outcomes through guiding the application of contemporary evidence-based professional practice standards and frameworks which align with and support the Metro North Health strategic direction and values. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Work in collaboration with the Metro North Health General Manager Health and Safety Services and Facility Executive Directors to lead the security management and governance framework which includes procedures, physical security risk assessment model, security plan and audit functions. Participate in and manage the performance and development planning for yourself and staff who have a professional reporting line to this position. Collaborate with the Metro North Health interprofessional executive leadership teams to promote strategic development and growth and support others to implement policies, plans, and contemporary service delivery models. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits when working for us Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases * Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
