We currently have an opportunity for a Full-Time Security Guard. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery of efficient and timely security services that support the objectives of Downer at HQJOC.

Shift pattern

Lifestyle roster: 12-hour shifts, days and nights, 6pm – 6am & 6am – 6pm

5/4, 4/5, 5/5

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, the key responsibilities include:

Ensure risks are accurately identified, contained and countermeasures are put in place
Demonstrate a high level of people and relationship management, including ability to deal with people at all levels
Display loyalty, honesty, and reliability
Display a strong commitment to high safety, health, and environment workplace standard
Display good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively customers and team members
Security License
NV1 Clearance highly regarded
Certificate ll in Security Operations
Good level of computer literacy particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience in the Defence security environment
Experience in security, police, or military
Possess a current ‘A’ Class manual transmission driver’s license
Possess a clear police record

What You’ll Bring (experience required)

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

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
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