Security Officer

Full job description
Edith Cowan University is looking to recruit a Security Officer to join the ECU services team.

Digital and Campus Services 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.

The Role

The 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 requires applicants to be able to work across both the Joondalup and Mount Lawley Campus, and work a variety of day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends and public holidays. Typically, Security Officers are structured on a five-week rotation, consisting of 10 shifts per fortnight, 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 monitoring

The successful candidate of this role:
As a minimum, hold a current WA Security Officer licence, (Additional Control room Operator licence an advantage)
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 & Remuneration

This full-time, fixed-term position attracts a remuneration of $65,785 per annum plus allowances (when applicable) and 17% superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Hamish Cotton, Security and Traffic Services Manager on 08 6304 2271 for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume, a statement (maximum 1 page) addressing your suitability for the role, and a copy of your Security Officer qualification in accordance with the Security and Related Activities Act (1++6) and Associated Regulations (1++7).

Closing Date:
Applications close on Sunday 15 September 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

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 reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.