Security Officer

Commencement Date: 21 July 2025

Employment Type: We have a combination of Term Time and Casual positions available

Hours per week: shift times 10:00pm - 6:00am - Monday to Sunday during school terms. Rosters will be negotiated with successful applicants.

Hourly rate: Services Staff Level 1 - $31.17 to $32.17 Gross per hour (Casual loaded rate - $38.97 - $40.21 gross per hour)

Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, 3 July 2025

Mount St Bernard College - Herberton

Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.

The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.

The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.

The college has approximately 180 students, 64% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.

About the Role

The Security Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, visitors and property within College grounds. This includes monitoring CCTV systems, responding to alarms, and maintaining a visible and reassuring presence with the Boarding facilities within the campus. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion and a commitment to child safety in a boarding school environment with both male and female students.

Applicants will be assessed for each boarding house based on gender.
Mount St Bernard College claims exemption under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act, Section 25 (Genuine Occupational Requirement).

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Current first aid qualifications including CPR
• Current drivers licence is recommended
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Promote child safety at all times

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading for term time roles
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Security Officer Level 1 Position Description

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries

Narelle Hunt - Principal
P: 4096 1482
E: [email protected]