Security Officer - Bundoora

MSS Security Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

MSS Security Pty Ltd. is seeking a casual Security Officer for our research centre in Bundoora. The role operates on a 24/7 rotational roster, and the successful candidate will perform roving patrols, access control, and reception-related duties.

Classified at a Level 3 pay rate under the Security Victoria EA, this position requires a valid Victorian Security License and full Australian working rights. Training is provided to support site inductions and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have Full Australian Working Rights.
• Victorian Security License (Control Room License preferred but not essential).
• First Aid & CPR (or willing to obtain).
• Flexible availability to work across a 24-hour rotating roster, including weekends.
• Physically capable of patrolling the site with sustained walking up to one hour.
• Willingness to complete online inductions, SSBA training and centre inductions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Master License Number: 409-987-30S.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with biosecurity, health and safety protocols within the research centre.
• Conduct full site patrols, including internal/external areas, carparks, and Controlled Environment Rooms.
• Perform basic control room duties, including access control via the Honeywell EBI Security System, intercom operation, and answering calls.
• Manage access for authorised facility users and issue visitor/contractor passes, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Provide reception support, including relieving the receptionist during lunch breaks, answering telephone calls, and assisting facility users and visitors.

Skills

Biosecurity & safety compliance

Access control

Patrolling

First Aid & CPR

Basic computer skills

Tools

Honeywell EBI Security System

Job description

About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.

About the Role

MSS Security is seeking a casual security officer for our research center located in Bundoora. This role operates on a 24/7 rotational roster and involves responsibilities as a Roving Security Officer. The role is classified at a Level 3 pay rate, in accordance with the Security Victorian EA.

Duties

• Support compliance with biosecurity, health, and safety protocols within the research centre.
• Conduct full site patrols, including internal and external areas, carparks, and Controlled Environment Rooms.
• Perform basic control room duties, including access control via the Honeywell EBI Security System, intercom operation, and answering calls.
• Manage access for authorised facility users and issue visitor/contractor passes, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Provide reception support, including relieving the receptionist during lunch breaks, answering telephone calls, and assisting facility users and visitors.

Requirements

• Full Australian Working Rights
• A valid Victorian Security License (Control Room License preferred but not essential)
• First Aid & CPR (Or willing to obtain)
• Flexible availability to work across a 24-hour rotating roster, including weekends
• Must be physically capable of completing patrols across the site, which involve sustained walking for up to one hour
• Following training, able to safely conduct independent external patrols of the centre at night
• Willingness to complete online inductions, including SSBA training and other relevant research centre-specific inductions
• Basic computer skills
• Master License Number: 409-987-30S

Equal Opportunity Employment

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to: be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

Company Profile

As one of Australia’s leading security companies including, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation’s highest profile sites. MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue, a specialist division with MSS Security, has unrivalled experience in delivering emergency, response, rescue, health and paramedical services throughout Australia to some of the nation’s highest profile mining and resources companies.