Job Reference: 1692770

An Exciting Opportunity for 2027

With our new in-house Safer Community service set to launch in early 2027, now is the perfect time to explore your next career opportunity with Curtin University. We're recruiting ahead of this exciting transition, giving successful candidates the opportunity to join a newly established team and help shape the future of our Safer Community service at the Kalgoorlie Campus.

About the Role

We are seeking Safer Community Officers to join Curtin University as we establish our in-house Safer Community service at the Kalgoorlie Campus.

As a Safer Community Officer, you will provide a visible, approachable and reassuring presence across campus, supporting the safety, security and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.

While security is an important part of the role, Curtin’s Safer Community approach goes further. You will combine proactive patrols and incident response with strong customer service, early intervention and wellbeing support.

No two shifts will be quite the same. You may be responding to a safety or security incident, supporting someone experiencing distress, providing a safety escort, assisting with events, liaising with emergency services or simply being a trusted and visible point of contact for members of the campus community.

Key Responsibilities

- Undertake high-visibility foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols across assigned campus areas.
- Provide safety escorts and assistance to members of the Curtin community.
- Communicate information about Safer Community services and maintain a visible and approachable presence on campus.
- Provide a high standard of customer service and contribute to a safe and engaging environment.




- Record details of incidents and unusual occurrences accurately.
- Assist senior colleagues in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Guide emergency service vehicles responding to incidents on campus.
- Assist with special events, functions, VIP visits and traffic management where required.
- Provide immediate response, triage and appropriate referral for people experiencing welfare or wellbeing concerns.
- Support general campus safety and security activities as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are approachable, observant and confident communicating with a diverse community.

You will bring:

- Completion of a Certificate II in Security Operations through a recognised security training provider.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage difficult or challenging interactions professionally.
- The ability to work sensitively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- A flexible, self-motivated approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to provide effective first-response intervention to individuals presenting with wellbeing or trauma concerns.




- The ability to quickly assess a situation and implement the appropriate response within established policies and procedures.
- Computer literacy and confidence using a range of applications and security systems.

Mental Health First Aid training is desirable.

Role Requirements

- Current WA Driver’s Licence.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- A level of fitness commensurate with the position.
- Ability to work outside normal office hours and participate in an operational shift roster.
- Successful applicants will be 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 2026 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 visitour Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

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