Security Officer

$68,088 to $75,607 pa (HEW3)Fixed-term (to June 2027), Full timeOpen to candidate with relevant working rightsCampus Operations and Support ServicesECU City and Joondalup campus$68,088 to $75,607 pa (HEW3)Fixed-term (to June 2027), Full timeEdith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.Campus Environment Team provides a responsive, integrated and customer-orientated service that brings together the digital and physical environments for students and staff, supporting their teaching, learning, research and administrative needs.The Security Team is responsible for the delivery of services such as security and traffic, emergency management and access control to enhance the on-campus experience for students, staff and visitors.About The OpportunityThe University Security Officer operates as a skilled member of the security team in the delivery of protective services and responds flexibly to the needs of the job. Security Officers work to ensure that students, staff, and other stakeholders have a safe and enjoyable time on campus by delivering excellent customer service. ECU’s Security Officers need to understand and respond to the needs of stakeholders with well-being a top priority.This position offers a dynamic campus security environment, with responsibilities that include:An 8 week rotating roster (subject to change)Rotations across Joondalup Campus and City Campus (subject to operational requirements)Day, afternoon, and night shiftsA physically active role, averaging approximately 15,000 steps per shiftA strong customer service focus, with frequent interaction with staff, students, and visitorsCareer development opportunities, including control room training and the expectation to backfill control room duties when requiredAbout YouThis position requires applicants to be able to work across both the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campus. From December 2025 this will also include the City Campus. The applicant will work a variety of day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends and public holidays. Security Officers are structured on an eight-week rotation, including nights, weekends and afternoon shifts.Whilst no two days are the same in a Security Officer role at ECU, a typical day may involve:Responding to all security and safety incidents in a timely and professional manner.Act as Emergency Response Officer during normal business hours, and as Chief Fire Warden after hours.First Responder and providing First Aid assistance as requested.Patrols of buildings, car parks and other University grounds, this will typically require up to 15-20k steps per shift.Actively monitoring and responding to the operation of the security communications system, access control system and intruder alarms.Control room monitoringThe Successful Candidate Of This RoleAs a minimum, hold a current WA Security Officer licence, (Additional Control room Operator licence an advantage) , and WA Motor Driving Licence.The ability to undertake tasks which require extensive physical movement.The ability to complete accurate security incident reports.The ability to act/relieve in other roles within the unit.Undertake specific security training as required.Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment.You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Courage, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.Benefits Of Working At ECUAt ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.ContactPlease contact Jeb WOODHOUSE, Security and Traffic Services at [email protected] or Grant NEILL, Transitions Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.Application ProcessIn your resume (maximum 2 pages), please provide clear and specific examples demonstrating your experience in the following areas:Security Officer experienceControl Room Operator experience - or evidence of your skills, knowledge, or suitability to perform this functionEmergency response experience, including acting as a wardenManaging and responding to mental health-related incidentsProblem-solving and decision-making under pressureFailure to address the above points will result in your application not being considered.Advert ClosureApplications close Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.