Security Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Royal Darwin Hospital
Job title Security Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Darwin
Position number 1735 RTF 345581 Closing 22/04/2026
Contact officer Teresa Browne on 08 8922 7659 or teresa.browne@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=345581
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Responsible for the security, safety and protection of all staff, patients and visitors as well as the security and protection of
property and assets on the Royal Darwin Hospital Campus

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify report and take appropriation action to resolve issues that affect the safety and security of the organisation or

individuals within a timely manner.
2. React to requests for assistance by responding promptly to radio calls, alarms, pagers and phone calls using appropriate

responses for all communication.
3. Provide a customer focused service and participate in quality management programs which enhance the service

provided.
4. Work collaboratively and professionally as part of a team, following safe work practices and in line with Departmental

and Government policies.
5. Manage or assist other staff in managing aggressive, offensive or violent patients, visitors or staff.
6. Receive, receipt and record Patient property including lost and found property on the appropriate Property Register’s.
7. Respond to all fire alarms, liaise with and assist the Northern Territory (NT) Fire Service in code red incidents.
8. Carry out internal, external, mobile and foot patrols and conduct lock up and unlock procedures whilst ensuring that

staff, patients and visitors are compliant with NT Department of Health (DoH) policy and procedures.
9. Maintain all Security Department records, including shift logs, incident registers.
10. Assist staff in locating missing patients and returning them to the appropriate clinical area.
11. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplace.
12. Create and issue Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) Security Identification cards, Swipe Access cards, Security Card and keys

and maintain the relevant Registers

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound working knowledge of contemporary security standards and relevant NT legislation.
2. Sound written communication and verbal communication skills, the ability to use negotiation and conflict resolution skills

and understand the complexities of different cultures.
3. Ability to participate in a rotational roster that includes weekends, weekdays, evenings and nights.
4. Current Criminal History Check.
5. Current drivers licence.

Desirable
1. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant sections of Australian Standard (AS) 4485.2 Security for health care

facilities procedures guide and Mental Health Act
2. Certificate II in Security Operations and NT Security Licence

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.