Fire Safety and Security Officer (Woorabinda)

Set on the traditional lands of the Wadja and Ghungalu people, Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service is proud to care for our community with accessible emergency, inpatient and outpatient support.

Our visiting respiratory, cardiology and paediatric specialists help ensure families receive quality care close to home. Beyond day-to-day services, our Emergency Preparedness team is always planning ahead - boosting disaster readiness, protecting our facilities, and supporting the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, visitors and the wider Woorabinda community.

About the role:

• Keep people and assets safe by actively monitoring the environment and responding to emergencies, alarms and incidents, including fire, duress alerts and aggressive behaviour situations.
• Conduct regular vehicle and foot patrols across all internal and external areas, accommodation sites and car parks, maintaining a strong, visible security presence.
• Provide staff escorts, respond to calls for assistance, and manage challenging behaviours while working respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Monitor CCTV, complete lock-up checks, manage incident reports and logs, identify risks or maintenance issues, and liaise with internal teams and external agencies to maintain safety and compliance.

About you:

• While no formal qualifications are required, a Certificate II or III in Security Operations and a Class 1 Security License (QLD) will be highly regarded. You also have a solid understanding of fire safety and security practices within a healthcare setting.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to de-escalate situations and manage conflict professionally across a range of environments.
• You can prioritise tasks, manage your time effectively, and stay calm under pressure while balancing multiple responsibilities.
• You work well with the public, thrive in a small team, and bring cultural awareness and respect when working within a First Nations community, while supporting safe, ethical and inclusive workplace practices.

Total remuneration value of up to $41,549 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.04 - $36.73 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

• Contact ***email_hidden***
• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6F684585

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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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.

This position will be filled in accordance with Queensland Public Health Sector (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 12) 2025.