Posted: 21/08/2026
Closing Date: 21/09/2026
Job Type: Casual
Location: Melbourne
Job Category: Security Services - AUS
About Us:
With over 36 years’ experience, Glad Group is positioned as a leader in the delivery of integrated property services across Australia.
Job Description
Glad Group Services is seeking professional and customer-focused Security Officers to join our casual team, providing relief coverage across a shopping centre located in the Eastern Suburbs. This role is ideal for flexible and reliable security professionals who can assist with unplanned absences, sick leave coverage, and additional operational requirements while helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular patrols of the shopping centre, including internal and external areas.
Monitor CCTV systems and security alarms.
Respond to incidents, emergencies, and customer assistance requests.
Provide excellent customer service to visitors, retailers, and centre stakeholders.
Complete incident reports and maintain accurate security records.
Assist with emergency response procedures and evacuations when required.
Liaise professionally with centre management, tenants, contractors, and emergency services.
Support site operations by providing coverage for planned and unplanned staff absences.
Skills & Qualifications
Current and valid Security Licence.
Previous security experience in retail, commercial, or customer-facing environments is preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
Sound observation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer service focus and commitment to safety.
Working Conditions
Ongoing casual position with varying hours based on operational requirements.
Primarily engaged to provide coverage for sick leave, annual leave, training, and other staff absences as they arise.
Shifts may be offered at short notice and can include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Combination of indoor and outdoor patrol duties.
No guaranteed minimum hours; rostered shifts will be allocated according to business needs and employee availability.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You:
Valid State Security Licence (mandatory)
Current Senior First Aid Certificate (mandatory)
Security experience in Retail or Commercial environments
Control room experience (for Control Rooms Operators only)
Experience in customer service
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player
Be well presented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours across a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays
Benefits at Glad Group:
Career progression through ongoing training and development
Exclusive employee reward and recognition program
Employee Assistance Program
Regular team bonding events
Glad is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and Champion of genuine action towards Reconciliation. We know that our workplace benefits from diversity and we seek to increase and maintain representation of all people across our workforce. Our aim is to make employment with Glad accessible for all people, including targeted programs for females, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. If you meet the above criteria, then become a part of the Glad Group family by submitting your resume.
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