RETAIL SECURITY OFFICERS โ€“ MELBOURNE

RETAIL SECURITY OFFICERS โ€“ MELBOURNE


Company
Vibrant Services
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
341 days ago
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Job Description
Retail Security Officers Full Time, Part Time, Casual positions Melbourne Excellent team environmenthttps://www.seek.com.au/job/58996427Due to the continued expansion of our business, we are seeking to recruit experienced retail security officers for a number of our sites across the Melbourne area.As a Retail Security Officer, your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Provide a good security guard presence to protect our clientsโ€™ sites Be approachable and demonstrate strong customer service skills when dealing with the general public, site visitors and our client Effectively resolve all security related incidents in a safe and timely mannerYou must be able to demonstrate. Conduct โ€“ Display a professional and courteous manner at all times Presentation โ€“ Ability to maintain a clean, neat and well-maintained appearance at all times Performance โ€“ Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English, ability to identify and respond professionally to security incidents, be physically fit and display the highest standards in customer serviceWhat is it like to join the Vibrant Services family? Friendly and inclusive Cultural diversity is welcomed and celebrated The recruitment of Woman and those from an Indigenous background are encouraged Growth and development opportunities is supported at all levelsWhat are we looking for? Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity to work various shifts including Days, Nights, Weekends and Public Holiday Current Victorian Private Security Licence Current First Aid Certificate Proactive and energetic security professional Excellent customer service skills Own transport with a current Victorian driverโ€™s licence Australian Citizen with an unrestricted Right to Work in AustraliaWhy Vibrant Services?At Vibrant Services, we believe in empowerment and strive to build close and trusted partnerships. We do this through a transparent and hands-on approach with our clients embracing innovation, resilience and exceptional customer service. As a proud Australian owned company, Vibrant Services has evolved to deliver a fresh approach to the Australian Security industry.If you would like to join the team and be a part of Australiaโ€™s most innovative security provider, and believe you have the skills, experience and qualifications to successfully perform in the role, we would like to hear from you.If you have any questions, please email our HR team at [email protected] successful candidates will be contacted.Vibrant Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vibrant Services โ€“ Private Security Licence โ€“ 846-171-30SVibrant Services acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we operate our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders past, present and future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for security guards in Australia from July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in Australia is AU$24.80 per hour as of 1 July 2026 under the Security Services Award. Casual security guards receive a 25% loading bringing the rate to AU$31.00 per hour. Penalty rates of 150% apply for work between midnight and 6am.
Q Do international applicants need a specific visa to work as a security guard in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, international applicants require a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa to work as security guards in Australia from 2026. The occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list with a minimum annual salary of AU$73,150. Applicants must hold a valid security licence from the state or territory where they will work.
Q What licence and experience are required to become a security guard in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, security guards in Australia must hold a current security licence issued by the relevant state or territory police authority before starting work in 2026. No formal education qualification is mandated but applicants need to complete an approved training course such as Certificate II in Security Operations. Employers require at least 6 months of supervised experience for permanent roles.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Australia?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, applicants for security guard roles must provide a valid passport, security licence, tax file number and proof of right to work in Australia when applying in 2026. Additional documents include a national police check dated within the last 3 months and evidence of completed training qualifications.
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