Security Guards | Major Venues & Events | Northern Rivers

Vanguard Protection & Security; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shifts

Job summary

Vanguard Security & Protection is hiring security guards to cover major venues and events across the Northern Rivers. You will work at licensed venues, manage crowds, and support private functions, weddings, and festivals while upholding RSA and safety standards.

Successful candidates will be licensed, with RSA and first aid, and demonstrate calm, professional conduct. The role offers casual shifts across prominent venues in the region, with diverse, engaging environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Class 1A Security Licence and RSA Competency Card.
• First Aid certification is required.
• Professional presentation and conduct expected.

Responsibilities

• Licensed venues and crowd control
• Major live music performances
• Private functions and weddings
• Community festivals and public events
• Patron and entry management
• RSA compliance and intoxication management
• Incident response and de-escalation
• Collaborate with venue managers and event organisers

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

De-escalation

Observant

Reliable and punctual

Professional presentation

Team player

Decision making

Night shift availability

Education

NSW Class 1A Security Licence

RSA Competency Card

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Security Guards | Major Venues & Events | Northern Rivers

As part of the Vanguard team, you'll work across a diverse range of environments, including licensed venues and crowd control, major live music performances, private functions and weddings, community festivals and public events, patron and entry management, RSA compliance and intoxication management, incident response and de-escalation, and working alongside venue managers and event organisers to create safe, welcoming environments. Every shift is different, and every venue is an opportunity to represent one of the region's leading security providers.

Key responsibilities

• Licensed venues and crowd control
• Major live music performances
• Private functions and weddings
• Community festivals and public events
• Patron and entry management
• RSA compliance and intoxication management
• Incident response and de-escalation
• Working alongside venue managers and event organisers to create safe, welcoming environments

About you

• Current NSW Class 1A Security Licence
• Current RSA Competency Card
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Professional in presentation and conduct
• Calm under pressure
• Approachable with patrons and staff
• Observant and proactive
• Capable of making sound decisions when situations arise
• Strong communication skills and the ability to de-escalate conflict
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work nights, weekends and public holidays
• Professional appearance and attitude

About us

• Vanguard Security & Protection is a reputable local company trusted to deliver professional security at some of the region's most prominent licensed venues, live music events, private functions and community events. The team has proudly provided security for nationally and internationally recognised artists while working at iconic venues across the Northern Rivers such as Hotel Brunswick, The Beach Hotel and The Great Northern Hotel in Byron Bay.
• Casual employment with regular ongoing shifts
• Work across the Northern Rivers' most recognised venues and events
• Opportunities to work major concerts, festivals and community events
• Supportive, experienced management team
• Professional company with an excellent industry reputation
• Diverse and interesting work—no two weekends are the same