"Casual Security Officers (Gatton)"

• Property and Facilities

Salary rate is $45.55 per hour (incl 25% casual loading) + 17% super

• Multiple Casual opportunities based at our Gatton Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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.

About This Opportunity

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety and security of University buildings, rural grounds, staff, students and visitors, while delivering a professional and responsive service aligned with UQ’s Standards of Operation and Standards of Personal Conduct.

We are building a casual talent pool to support 24/7 operations and provide relief coverage for planned leave, sick leave, major events and peak operational periods.

Gatton operates with smaller shift teams, requiring officers who are confident working independently while remaining connected to central security operations at St Lucia.

Please note: This is a casual opportunity. Shifts are not guaranteed and may be offered with short notice depending on operational requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Under supervision attend all response to alarms, medical emergencies, fire emergencies, or other matters as they arise.
• Respond to enquiries/complaints of public/staff/students.
• Lock, patrol and provide access for authorised personnel to University buildings.
• Bring to the immediate notice of the Security Supervisor any matter of priority or emergency.
• Conduct enforcement of parking and traffic regulations and control.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into all incidents as directed.
• Prepare full, detailed and accurate reports by the end of each shift of all incidents that occurred during the shift using standard formats.
• Perform other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager Security (MS), the Deputy Manager Security (DMS) or the Security Supervisor (SS) or delegate.

Please Note: A successful applicant will need to have full availability to attend 5 weeks full-time training.

About You

• Current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations that includes Security Officer Unarmed, Crowd Control, Bodyguard and Monitoring modules.
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Current Queensland Manual Open Drivers Licence.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound judgement and confident decision-making in lower support environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency using security monitoring systems and preparing reports
• Professionalism, tact and restraint when managing challenging situations
• Experience responding to emergency situations in operational environments

The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks including, right to work in Australia and 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Andrew Barling at a.barling@pf.uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your 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 which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities 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 mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

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