Security Shift Supervisor

About The Team

Campus Operations & Services provides the highest quality facility management services to support the teaching, research, and commercial activities for Murdoch University. It oversees maintenance and strategic asset management planning for the University for the short, medium, and longer term.

Security Services primary functions include:

• The protection of all people within the University, including staff, students, contractors and visitors.
• The protection of property.
• The prevention and detection of crime.
• Acting as initial first responders to incidents and emergencies on campus.

Your New Role!  

The position has shift supervisory responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the University community and protection of property and assets. Operating on Monday to Friday, from 12:00am to 8:00am, the role provides security control room coordination, including incident response and escalation, supervision of the on-duty security officers, implementation of security operating procedures and emergency management guidelines, and performs the role of Chief Warden.

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Providing proactive leadership and supervision of the rostered on-duty Security Officers to ensure that both scheduled and unplanned security requirements are delivered in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Within a control room environment, efficiently coordinate the monitoring of security systems including CCTV and electronic access control, and timely responses to alarm activations, calls, breach of behaviour, incidents and suspicious activity.
• Manage the recording of events and log activity that occur on shift, including drafting incident reports for management review and investigation.
• Conduct detailed handovers at the beginning and end of each shift, including effective completion of assigned tasks from Security Management.
• Coordinate incident and emergency responses in line with the University Critical Incident Management Plan and Security Operating Procedures.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $74,000 – $82,000 (plus applicable night shift penalties) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Completion of a 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, as well as coordinating emergency response services.
• Ability to effectively supervise and instruct staff and contractor employees.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work productively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products and security systems.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels and backgrounds.
• Current “C” Class Driver’s License.
• The suitable applicant will be required to complete a fitness assessment and maintain an appropriate level of fitness for the physical standards and efficient performance required of this position.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Kay Rockley, Manager Security Services and quote JR105862 as the reference.

Applications Close on 08/11/2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.