• Property and Facilities
• 3 x Fixed Term positions available
• Enjoy UQ's excellent employee benefits including 17% super and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Base salary will be in the range $67,587.96 - $74,394.54 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 3)
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus OR Herston Campus

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: Security staff work a rotating 5-week roster covering 7-day operations, including day, afternoon, and night shifts. 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:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• Security Uniforms provided with complimentary laundry service twice per week.
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• 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
• UQ Study for Staff (discounted post graduate courses including mini-MBA)
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

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 will 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Barling at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section
• 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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 24th August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54844).