About This Opportunity

As a Casual Security Officer, you will provide professional and responsive security services across UQ's St Lucia Campus.

The St Lucia security team supports a large-scale 24/7 operation, with officers responding to incidents, conducting patrols, securing buildings, assisting staff, students and visitors, monitoring security systems, and supporting emergency responses through the University's Emergency Operations Centre.

You will play an important role in maintaining a safe and welcoming campus environment while delivering high quality customer service and exercising sound judgement in a dynamic operational setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to alarms, medical emergencies, fire emergencies and other incidents.

• Conducting campus patrols and securing University buildings and grounds.

• Providing access to authorised personnel.

• Monitoring security systems and supporting operations within the Emergency Operations Centre.

• Responding professionally to enquiries and concerns from staff, students and visitors.

• Escalating urgent or high-priority matters to the Security Supervisor.

• Supporting the enforcement of parking and traffic regulations.

• Conducting preliminary investigations as directed.

• Preparing clear, detailed and accurate incident reports.

• Performing other reasonable duties as directed by the security leadership team.

About You

You will be a calm, reliable and professional security officer who can confidently make decisions in a busy operational environment and provide exceptional service to a diverse university community.

To be eligible, you must hold:

• A current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations, including Security Officer Unarmed, Crowd Control, Bodyguard and Monitoring units.

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• A current Queensland manual open driver licence.

You will also demonstrate:

• Well-developed knowledge of security methodologies and practices.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Confidence using security monitoring systems and related technologies.

• The ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain appropriate records.

• Sound judgement and effective decision-making skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a 24/7 operational team.

• Professionalism, tact and restraint when managing challenging situations.

• Experience responding to emergency or operational incidents.

• A genuine commitment to providing a safe and welcoming campus environment.

Important Training Requirement

Successful applicants must be available to attend an initial five-week period of full-time training.

Following completion of training, any work offered will be casual and based on operational requirements. The training requirement does not mean that ongoing full-time hours will be available.

The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks including verification of their right to work in Australia and a criminal history check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world, contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration and innovation.

Working at UQ means joining an organisation committed to creating a better future through education, research and community impact. Employees also enjoy access to a range of benefits and rewards, including exclusive internal career opportunities and affordable parking options.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Andrew Barling at [email protected]. 

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following document for their application to be considered:

• Resume

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges that have impacted, or continue to impact, their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunity when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that reflects our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

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