Job Description
Casual opportunity | Expression of Interest for Casual Pool | Bentley Campus
G03.1 | $44 casual hourly rate
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Casual opportunity | Expression of Interest for Casual Pool | Bentley Campus
G03.1 | $44 casual hourly rate
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Job Reference: *******
Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive campus environment.
This advertisement is an expression of interest to establish a casual pool of Safer Community Officers at Curtin University.
There is no guarantee of immediate or ongoing work.
Applications will be retained for consideration, and the relevant hiring manager will contact suitable applicants directly should a casual position become available.
About the role:
We are seeking expressions of interest from proactive and community-focused Safer Community Officers to join our casual pool and support the safety, wellbeing and security of our campus community when casual opportunities arise.
In this dynamic frontline role, you may engage with students, staff and visitors while providing visible patrols, responding to incidents, supporting wellbeing matters and assisting during emergencies and special events.
This role combines traditional security operations with a solid people-focused and wellbeing-centred approach.
Officers regularly engage with individuals experiencing distress, vulnerability or crisis, and play an important role in early intervention, support and referral pathways across the University.
We are particularly interested in applicants who bring experience or exposure in wellbeing, crisis intervention, mental health response or trauma-informed engagement.
However, Curtin is committed to supporting the professional development of successful applicants and can provide further training and development in these areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to customer service and community safety.




Key Responsibilities:
Conduct high visibility foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols across campus
Provide safety escorts and general assistance to students, staff and visitors
Respond to safety, security and wellbeing incidents
Provide initial support and referrals for individuals experiencing distress, crisis or wellbeing concerns
Assist with emergency and non-emergency situations until emergency services arrive
Support traffic and event management activities
Record incidents and maintain accurate reports
Provide first-response support and referrals for welfare and wellbeing concerns
Operate security systems and mobile kiosk services
Assist with enforcement of University Land and Traffic By-Laws
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Certificate II in Security Operations
Certificate III or IV in Security Operations ( desirable )
Experience working within a security control room environment or similar operational setting ( desirable )
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation abilities
A calm and professional approach in challenging situations
The ability to work both independently and within a team
Strong customer service skills with a culturally sensitive approach
Sound judgement and the ability to assess and respond to incidents quickly
Confidence using computers, databases and security systems
An understanding of wellbeing support, crisis intervention or trauma-informed practices is highly regarded
Role Requirements:
WA Drivers Licence
Current Senior First Aid Certificate
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity,



and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU **** rankings.
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply.
Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -/
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job.
Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visithttps://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), 15 October ****
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date.
Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.
Inclusion in the casual pool does not guarantee employment, hours of work or an offer of a casual position.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

📌 Expressions Of Interest - Casual Safer Community Officer (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth