Security Operations Manager

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Security Operations Manager 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

• Establish a leadership and management framework that promotes the principles of quality security services
• Manage, analyse and interpret the security incident reporting system
• Provide specialist advice in relation to complex security matters
• Manage subordinate staff located at different facilities including staff allocation, rostering, performance appraisal and development

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Possession of Queensland Security Licence is highly desirable
• Possession of a minimum of a Certificate II in Security Operations is highly desirable
• Drivers Licence
• 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)

Benefits

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

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $109,262 - $118,881 per annum

About Us

The Protective Services Department within Security Operations protects the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service people, assets, and facilities from physical hazards by preventing, detecting, and responding to threats using access controls, surveillance systems and alarms to continuously monitor our people and our facilities.

The Protective Services Department safeguard a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service facilities through incident response, loss prevention, risk assessments, and monitoring suspicious activity.

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
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 11 September 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: GC690769

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