Protective Services Officer

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Protective Services Officers to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Conduct security patrols
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies
• Support de-escalation of challenging behaviours
• Identify and report safety and security hazards
• Assist with traffic and parking management as required

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• While not mandatory, applicants with a current Qld Security Licence and Certificate II or III in Security Operations would be well regarded.

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (several positions, 64 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $36.09 - $38.06 per hour

About Us

Facilities and Security management focus on efficient operations through best practice, while satisfying legal and safety requirements, as well as meeting productivity and efficiency standards across the businesses and facilities of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC695786

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.