Property and Facilities Casual rate of $***** per hour plus 12% Super Casual opportunities based at UQ's Gatton Campus Looking for casual security work in the Lockyer Valley?
Join the security team at The University of Queensland's Gatton Campus and help protect a welcoming, diverse and unique rural university community.
We are establishing an ongoing pool of suitably qualified Casual Security Officers to support UQ Gatton's 24/7 security operations.
Depending on operational requirements, some successful applicants may progress to appointment and training immediately, while others may be contacted as opportunities arise throughout the year.
Casual shifts may be offered following completion of the required training to cover planned and unplanned staff leave, major events and peak operational periods.
Please note that inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee appointment, a minimum number of hours or regular shifts.
Work availability will vary throughout the year, and some shifts may be offered at short notice.
About This Opportunity As a Casual Security Officer, you will provide professional and responsive security services across UQ's Gatton Campus.
The Gatton security team supports a 24/7 operation, with officers responding to incidents, completing campus patrols, securing buildings, assisting staff, students and visitors, and supporting emergency responses.
Gatton operates with smaller shift teams, so you will need to be comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgement and remaining connected with central security operations at St Lucia.
Key responsibilities include:
Responding to alarms, medical emergencies, fire emergencies and other incidents
Conducting campus patrols and securing University buildings and rural grounds
Providing access to authorised personnel
Responding professionally to enquiries and concerns from staff, students and visitors
Escalating urgent or high-priority matters to the Security Supervisor
Supporting the enforcement of parking and traffic regulations
Conducting preliminary investigations as directed
Preparing clear, detailed and accurate incident reports
Performing other reasonable duties as directed by the security leadership team
About You
You will be a calm, reliable and professional security officer who can confidently make decisions and work with minimal supervision.
To be eligible, you must hold:
A current Queensland Certificate II in Security Operations HLTAID011
Provide First Aid HLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A current Queensland manual open driver licence
You will also demonstrate:




The ability to work independently within a 24/7 operational environment
Sound judgement and confident decision-making
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Professionalism, tact and restraint when managing challenging situations
Experience responding to emergency or operational incidents
Confidence using security monitoring systems
The ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain appropriate records
A genuine commitment to providing a safe and welcoming campus environment
Significant Training Requirement Successful applicants must be available to attend an initial five-week period of full-time training.
Following completion of training, any work offered will be casual and based on operational requirements.
The training requirement does not mean that ongoing full-time hours will be available.
Successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, including verification of their right to work in Australia and a criminal history 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.
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.
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
At the University of Queensland,



we are proud to be one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.
As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence - evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).
Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth.
With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than **** staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.
UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff.
Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.
Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ - whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.
For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.
generous leave provisions
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flexible working arrangements
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📌 Casual Security Officer - Gatton (Queensland)
🏢 University Of Queensland
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