We are seeking an experienced security professional for a Security Guard position at Melbourne Connect, part of University of Melbourne. Your responsibilities can be varied and challenging, as well as professionally rewarding.
This is a multi-faceted role, where you will provide Security Services across the Precinct and Loading Dock area. This role entails working unsupervised, or as part of a team, to deliver a high-quality service. This position requires you to be available Monday to Friday, 1200-2006 and may be required to coordinate works outside of hours or on weekends.
What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)
This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:
Provide security service across the Precinct and assist in developing measures to minimise the Precinct exposure to security risk
Monitor the CCTV of the Precinct during shift
Review and capture CCTV footage for any incident or event
Manage the safety in the loading dock
Manage Loading dock booking system (Eg. Veyor)
Monitor the access control system during shift
Capture data and run reports from the access control system
Action event requirements with the access control system
What You’ll Bring (experience required)
The ideal candidate will have minimum 2 years proven experience in Security
Experience in the role of Security Officer/Crowd Controller at varying sites
Experience with CCTV and control room monitoring
Current Victorian Security License
Victorian Driver's License
Current First Aid and CPR qualification (or copy of the application)
Cert 2 & 3 in Security Operations
Access control experience
Incident report writing experience
Chief/Deputy Warden experience
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.
Why Downer?
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
What It Means to Belong at Downer
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
How to Apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your photo ID, Security Licence and First Aid & CPR qualifications and any other relevant certificates.
Downer Group Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne, Australia
.png)
