Security Shift Supervisor

About the role

Campus Operations & Services at Murdoch University provides facility management for the university's teaching, research and commercial activities. Its Security Services protect people, property and prevent and detect crime, acting as first responders on campus. This full-time (37.5 hours per week) position covers Monday to Friday, 12:00am to 8:00am, with shift supervisory responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the university community and the protection of property and assets. It includes security control room coordination, supervision of on-duty security officers, implementation of security procedures and emergency management guidelines, and acts as Chief Warden.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the rostered on-duty Security Officers so that scheduled and unplanned security needs are met according to policy and procedure.
• In the control room, monitor security systems including CCTV and electronic access control, and respond promptly to alarms, calls, breaches of behaviour, incidents and suspicious activity.
• Record events and log shift activity, draft incident reports for management review and investigation, and conduct detailed handovers at the start and end of each shift.
• Coordinate incident and emergency responses in line with the University Critical Incident Management Plan and Security Operating Procedures.

Required profile

• Certificate II or III Security with a current and valid Security License or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant security experience in a large and complex organisation, including coordinating emergency response services.
• Ability to supervise and instruct staff and contractors, and to lead by example within a team.
• Current "C" Class driver's licence.
• Applicants must pass a fitness assessment, undergo a criminal record check and hold current and valid work rights in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $74,000 - $82,000 plus night shift penalties and 17% employer superannuation.
• Cultural load and allowance of up to $8,944 per year for First Nations employees, and an Indigenous Language Allowance.
• Salary packaging options such as leave, gym membership and car parking permit.
• Employee Assistance Program and on-campus facilities including a childcare centre, gym, vet hospital and chiropractic clinic.

Apply online through the university's application portal with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a recent resume; applications close on 08/11/2026.