About This Opportunity

Join The University of Queensland (UQ) as a Security Officer, ensuring the safety and security of our buildings, grounds, staff, students, and visitors. Our Security Officers provide professional, high-quality service while upholding UQ’s Standards of Operation and Personal Conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to alarms, medical and fire emergencies, and security incidents.
• Operate the Central Security Monitoring Station (CSMS).
• Assist with public, staff, and student inquiries and complaints.
• Conduct patrols, lock/unlock buildings, and manage access for authorized personnel.
• Administer First Aid as required.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Report urgent matters to the Security Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as directed by security management.

Please note: A successful applicant will need to have full availability to attend 2 weeks full-time training. Due to the size of the campus, this role involves extensive walking and regular outdoor patrols in varying weather conditions. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required to meet the demands of the position.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 12% superannuation contributions, Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

About You

• Current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations that includes Security Officer Unarmed, Crowd Control, Bodyguard and Monitoring modules.
• Current St John, Red Cross or Qld Ambulance First Aid Certificate.
• Current Queensland Manual Open Drivers Licence.
• Well-developed knowledge of security methodologies and concepts as applied to the Security industry.
• Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a large variety of individuals, both internal and external to the University.
• Demonstrated proficiency with security software and programs and the ability to produce and analyse reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision and to efficiently and effectively organise the work under your jurisdiction within strict deadlines.
• The ability to exercise tact and restrain in the face of direct provocation or occasional unfair criticism.
• Demonstrated experience effectively dealing with emergency situations arising during the course of duty, such as student demonstrations.
• Previous experience as a Security Officer at the University of Queensland or similar organization is desirable.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, Criminal Check and a Medical 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.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume. Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.