Australia Zoo has an exciting opportunity available for a Security Officer to join the team in a Casual capacity!

Australia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, or religious belief.  We provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with disabilities and all cultural backgrounds.

With over 500 acres of land, buildings and our beautiful animals, our dedicated Security department at Australia Zoo is primarily responsible for delivering a high standard of security and ensure safety exists for all visitors and staff at the zoo.  Our Security Officers are employed to protect property, assets, and people.

A successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance environment, with a capacity to deliver all requirements of the role, great work ethic and the ability to work to a high standard within a team.

Duties May Include –

• Responsible for performing car park patrols regularly
• Responsible for completing opening and closing procedures for the Zoo
• Preforming checks throughout each shift
• Liaising & reporting incidents or observations regularly with Management
• Performing daily vehicle inspections and complete checklists required
• Monitoring alarms during the night and reporting any concerns appropriately
• Monitoring the weather when appropriate, to advise Management of any concerns during night
• Attend all demonstrations and shows to operate as crowd control
• Monitoring high traffic areas at certain times of the day
• Responding to any relevant Emergency calls on phones and radios to ensure guests and staff are safe at all times
• Greeting guests and providing customer service
• Undertaking Incident reporting and documenting activities – completing diary each shift

Essential Criteria –

• Current QLD security licence (Cert II – Unarmed Guard and Crowd Control)
• Current 1^st Aid and CPR qualifications
• Responsible and trustworthy
• A high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to engage, negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers
• Availability to work nights, weekends, public holidays and school holidays
• Excellent presentation
• Driver’s license with reliable transport

Preferred Criteria –

• Any other relevant certifications
• Blue Card – Working with Children
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

Apply for this job below.

Here is a checklist of information you will need to have ready before you start to complete the employment application form:

• Education history
• Employment history
• References
• Any qualifications you may have eg First Aid
• Any achievements you may like to tell us about
• your availability (what hours can you work)
• A resume in .pdf or .doc format
• Any other info that may support your application