Safer Community Officer - Kalgoorlie

Job Reference: 1692770
 
About the Role
 
We are seeking Safer Community Officers to join Curtin University as we establish our in-house Safer Community service at the Kalgoorlie Campus.
  
As a Safer Community Officer, you will provide a visible, approachable and reassuring presence across campus, supporting the safety, security and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors.
  
While security is an important part of the role, Curtin’s Safer Community approach goes further. You will combine proactive patrols and incident response with strong customer service, early intervention and wellbeing support.
  
No two shifts will be quite the same. You may be responding to a safety or security incident, supporting someone experiencing distress, providing a safety escort, assisting with events, liaising with emergency services or simply being a trusted and visible point of contact for members of the campus community.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake high-visibility foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols across assigned campus areas.
• Provide safety escorts and assistance to members of the Curtin community.
• Communicate information about Safer Community services and maintain a visible and approachable presence on campus.
• Provide a high standard of customer service and contribute to a safe and engaging environment.
• Record details of incidents and unusual occurrences accurately.
• Assist senior colleagues in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Guide emergency service vehicles responding to incidents on campus.
• Assist with special events, functions, VIP visits and traffic management where required.
• Provide immediate response, triage and appropriate referral for people experiencing welfare or wellbeing concerns.
• Support general campus safety and security activities as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Who We Are Looking For:
 
We are looking for people who are approachable, observant and confident communicating with a diverse community.
  
You will bring:

• Completion of a Certificate II in Security Operations through a recognised security training provider.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage difficult or challenging interactions professionally.
• The ability to work sensitively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A flexible, self-motivated approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to provide effective first-response intervention to individuals presenting with wellbeing or trauma concerns.
• The ability to quickly assess a situation and implement the appropriate response within established policies and procedures.
• Computer literacy and confidence using a range of applications and security systems.

Mental Health First Aid training is desirable.
 
Role Requirements

• Current WA Driver’s Licence.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• A level of fitness commensurate with the position.
• Ability to work outside normal office hours and participate in an operational shift roster.
• Successful applicants will be subject to a National Police Clearance and background, integrity and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University
 
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2026 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

Curtin’s Properties Facilities & Development team supports the safe, effective and reliable operation of the University’s physical environment. In Kalgoorlie, the team provides facilities and maintenance support across the campus, student accommodation and Curtin’s expanding residential housing portfolio.
  
Working across everything from laboratories and lecture theatres to accommodation and residential properties, you will be exposed to a variety of facilities and specialised environments, while working closely with university staff, contractors and service providers to keep our facilities safe, functional and well maintained.
  
Curtin Kalgoorlie is located in the heart of Western Australia’s historic Goldfields. Home to the renowned WA School of Mines, the campus has a strong community atmosphere and provides the opportunity to live and work in one of Australia’s most important resources regions.
 
What We Offer You
 
These full-time, permanent positions attract a salary package of $69,000 - $75,046 (G03) plus 17% superannuation, in addition to applicable locality and shift allowances.

• Build Something New: Join the team as Curtin establishes its in-house Safer Community service in Kalgoorlie and help create the culture and way of working from the outset.
• Additional Earning Opportunities: Participate in an operational shift roster with applicable shift allowances (TBD), with potential overtime opportunities depending on operational requirements.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy 17% superannuation, locality allowance, generous rent subsidy, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise, as well as hotel and health insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% leave loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (25 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days) * Travel Leave (2 days), Study Leave and Community Service Leave. Plus 18% more observed days off – enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year, including Easter Tuesday, and two extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian university, public service or other recognised institution.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
 
Join us!
  
Please click APPLY NOW, ensuring you attach the following documents:

1. Cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position.
2. Resume.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our Careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
 
Applications close: 9.00pm AWST, 29 October 2026
 
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
 
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
 
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.