Security Officer - Gatton Campus

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 You are a calm, reliable and approachable security officer who can follow established procedures, work independently when required and make sound decisions when responding to incidents. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: A current…

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