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Fire Safety and Security Officer (Security Services) - Cairns
Cairns
This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.
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The team behind the scenes that keeps it all running.
Make every day different by joining our Security Operations Services. We have a current vacancy as The Fire Safety and Security Officer who will be responsible for protecting staff, patients and visitors of Cairns Hospital, responding to security incidences, fire alarms and other internal emergencies.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696162 |
| Closing date | 17-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Dan Tucker |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6688 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
In this position, located at the Cairns Hospital, you will be responsible of assisting with the protection of property on the Cairns Hospital campus. Including assisting as required with the training of staff in security, fire safety and evacuation.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Provide crowd control, media control and any other security requirement for helicopter medivac landings or special events.
- Conduct regular inspections of building and equipment assets to ensure serviceability and effective fire safety and security precautions are being observed.
- Ensure regulated parking policy provisions are observed within the Cairns Hospital and in the immediate vicinity of the Hospital (including at adjacent public transport waiting points).
- Perform other duties as required by the Manager Fire Safety and Security Services that are not inconsistent with this position.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the `how to apply¿ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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