Security Officer

We are seeking dedicated and professional Security Officers to join our security team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring security systems, conducting regular patrols, and responding promptly to incidents. You will work closely with hospital staff and emergency services to maintain a safe and secure environment.

About Royal Adelaide Hospital
As South Australia’s pre-eminent health facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is dedicated to delivering world-class care and innovation in healthcare. Our commitment to excellence ensures a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

You will ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures, complete detailed and accurate incident reports, and contribute to a calm, professional, and supportive security presence within the hospital.

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to work a rotating roster, including morning, afternoon, and night shifts, on a 5 days on / 2 days off schedule.

What you’ll do:

• Respond to security incidents, including Code Blacks and access control breaches
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols, including car park monitoring and patient escorts
• Monitor and operate CCTV and alarm systems within a control room environment
• Complete incident reports, issue infringement notices, and promptly report hazards
• Support emergency response procedures and liaise with hospital staff and emergency services

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate II in Security and a current SA Security Licence (mandatory)
• Current First Aid (including CPR) and Working with Children Check (mandatory/Willing to obtain)
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent written communication and incident reporting skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work effectively within a team

Please note: As a pre-requisite for this role, successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, as well as provide an up-to-date National Police Clearance, Current working with children clearance and Immunisation history.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a technologically advanced, purpose-built healthcare facility.
• Attractive remuneration above Award rates.
• Comprehensive site-based training and ongoing professional development and the ability to step up.
• Convenient city location with excellent public transport access, including the ability to access free public transport.
• Be part of a team that values safety, integrity, and collaboration.
• Experience diverse and dynamic workdays –no two days are ever the same!

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.