Security Officer - Gatton Campus

The University of Queensland; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Ongoing development

Varied campus duties

The University of Queensland

Job summary

The University of Queensland Gatton Campus is seeking Security Officers for full-time, continuing and casual leave-coverage roles. The team protects people, facilities and grounds across a 24/7 campus in a varied, hands-on environment.

Roles involve responding to emergencies, assisting students and visitors, patrolling facilities, and investigating incidents with professional, calm and responsive security service. Training is provided for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations (Unarmed, Crowd Control, Bodyguard and Monitoring modules).
• First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certifications required.
• Valid Queensland manual open driver licence.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on a regional campus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms, medical and fire emergencies and other incidents as they arise.
• Lock, patrol and provide access to authorised personnel across campus facilities and grounds.
• Prepare accurate incident reports using established systems and procedures.
• Provide professional assistance and respond to enquiries from students, staff and the public.
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations when required.
• Escalate priority and emergency matters to Security Supervisor promptly.

Skills

Independent working

Emergency response

Communication

Incident reporting

Customer service

Security monitoring systems

Education

Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations

HLTAID011 First Aid

HLTAID009 CPR

Queensland manual open driver licence

Tools

Security monitoring systems

Job description

Property and Facilities Division, Security Full-time, continuing and casual leave-coverage roles available

Base Salary of $70,318 + 17% super (HEW Level 3)

Casual rate of $45.55 per hour, inclusive of 25% casual loading

Based At UQ’s Gatton Campus

About UQ's Gatton Campus

At The University of Queensland, we are creating change together. UQ Gatton combines the proud rural traditions of its Queensland Agricultural College heritage with innovative teaching and research in agriculture, animal science, veterinary science and the environment. With expansive grounds, specialist facilities and a strong sense of community, Gatton offers a workplace unlike any other UQ campus. You will work alongside passionate, purpose-driven people while helping create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for students, staff and visitors.

About This Opportunity

Join the Security team within Property and Facilities and play an important role in protecting the people, facilities and grounds of UQ’s Gatton Campus. We currently have full-time, continuing and casual leave-coverage roles available within our close-knit operational team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two shifts are quite the same. You may respond to an emergency, assist a student or visitor, patrol campus facilities, investigate an incident or support a major event. Throughout each shift, you will provide a professional, calm and responsive security service that supports the safety and wellbeing of the wider UQ Gatton community. UQ Gatton operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are looking for officers who are comfortable working independently, following established procedures and exercising sound judgement while remaining connected to central security operations. The casual role will provide important coverage during planned leave, unexpected absences and other operational requirements. Please note: Hours for the casual role are not guaranteed, and shifts may be offered at short notice depending on operational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responding to alarms, medical emergencies, fire emergencies and other incidents as they arise.
• Locking, patrolling and providing access to authorised personnel across University facilities and grounds.
• Conducting preliminary investigations and preparing accurate incident reports using established systems and procedures.
• Providing professional assistance and responding to enquiries from students, staff and members of the public.
• Enforcing parking and traffic regulations where required.
• Escalating priority and emergency matters to the Security Supervisor in a timely manner.

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

About You

• A current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations, including Security Officer Unarmed, Crowd Control, Bodyguard and Monitoring modules
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certification
• Current HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• A current Queensland manual open driver licence
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a regional campus environment
• Sound judgement and confident decision-making during emergency and operational situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience using security monitoring systems and preparing accurate incident reports
• Professionalism, resilience, tact and restraint when managing challenging situations
• Experience responding to emergencies in security, operational or public-facing environments

The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks including right to work in Australia verification and a criminal history check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this opportunity.

What We Can Offer

• A full-time, continuing position or casual leave-coverage opportunity
• A supportive, experienced and collaborative security team
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Varied work across one of Australia’s most distinctive university campuses
• The opportunity to make a visible contribution to the safety and wellbeing of the UQ community
• Employment with one of Australia’s leading universities

Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mr Andrew Barling at [e-mail].

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges that have impacted, or continue to impact, their career trajectory. Candidates who do not meet every criterion are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. Assessment will consider both performance and potential relative to opportunity. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that reflects our wider community. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting diverse talent. Please reach out to [e-mail] if you require accessibility support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70033).