Westmead Hospital Security Manager

About this role

* Lead security operations across one of NSW's largest health campuses * Drive service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement * Influence strategic outcomes in a complex healthcare environment Lead, manage and transform security services that support safe, high-quality patient care across Westmead Hospital and community health sites. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 31st December 22026) Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $59.92 - $70.70 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Join one of Australia's leading healthcare precincts at Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large, essential service that plays a critical role in supporting patient, staff and visitor safety across a dynamic and complex healthcare environment. * As Security Manager, you will work closely with executive leaders, clinical teams and corporate service partners to deliver responsive, compliant and future-focused security services. * Lead security services across Westmead Hospital and affiliated community health centres * Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and corporate teams across a major tertiary hospital * Join a values-driven organisation committed to innovation, safety and excellence * Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement * Access opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within NSW Health What you'll be doing As the Security Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient and compliant security services that support exceptional healthcare outcomes. * Lead and manage day-to-day security operations, ensuring services effectively support clinical care delivery * Develop and implement security strategies, operational plans and service improvements aligned with organisational priorities * Oversee budgets, workforce planning, rostering and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery and achievement of performance targets * Coach, develop and performance manage staff, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused security team * Drive compliance, accreditation and quality improvement initiatives while leveraging technology and innovation to enhance service outcomes Join Us At Western Sydney Local Health District, we are committed to creating healthier communities through excellence in healthcare. Bring your leadership expertise, strategic mindset and passion for service improvement to a role where your contribution will make a genuine difference every day. Apply now and help create a safer environment for patients, visitors and staff while building a rewarding career with NSW Health. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria * License: 1A and 1C licence under the NSW Security Industry Act 1997 and a current drivers licence within Australia with a proven excellent driving record. Selection Criteria * Demonstrated superior leadership and team management skills, particularly in managing staff and resources, to ensure provision of a high quality focused customer service. * Ability to present a credible and authoritative image to internal and external stakeholders. * Extensive experience in managing security issues within a complex organisation and strong interpersonal communication, negotiation, influencing and motivational skills which demonstrate a capacity to build and maintain relationships with a diverse stakeholder group. * Demonstrated ability to manage the development and monitoring of systems to ensure a safe workplace and compliance with WH&S obligations and a commitment and capacity to implement, and provide leadership in government policies and practices, including EEO, cultural diversity, ethical practice and continuous improvement. * Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex business issues and prepare appropriate responses and recommendations. * Demonstrated high-level time-management skills and capacity to deliver high quality business correspondence and responses within agreed timeframes * Demonstrated proficiency in computer based security software including, CCTV monitoring & recording, Microsoft Office Requisition ID: REQ684440 Applications Close: 12th August 2026 Need more information ? * Find out more about applying for this position. * Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. * Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. * For inquiries about the role, contact Rachel Lawson - 0436 462 042 People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. #S-DNI