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Healthcare Security Officer - Bowen Hospital
Bowen Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Security |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/671835 |
| Closing date | 11-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Jackson Hill |
| Contact details | 07 4885 6017 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Security Services at the Bowen Hospital is seeking applications for a Healthcare Security Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Security Officers aim is to provide a safe, consumer focused environment by maintaining a highly visible presence as a deterrent to inappropriate behaviour, aiding in the detection of unacceptable activities, targeting asset protection to minimise loss or damage to property, and embracing a proactive risk identification and mitigation philosophy.
As a Security Officer based at Bowen, providing a safe environment for all who access the Bowen Hospital and improving the patient's experience is the focus of your daily activities. You will have the opportunity to interact with patients and assist the clinical team to position and support their patients during treatment and care.
About the Team
The MHHS Security Services comprises of a Security Officer Service, Occupational Violence Prevention Service, Care Support Officer Service and Access Administration Service. These facets of Security Services work supportively of each other, are committed to sustainable service delivery, adherence to the health service's core values and work in unison to achieve a common goal of protecting MHHS's people and assets. Security Services mission is to provide to all personnel, the necessary climate and mechanisms that will enable staff, patients and visitors at MHHS Facilities to go about their daily activities without fear or intimidation by preventing crime and disruption and protecting persons and property.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
