Officer Security

Officer Security


Company
Gold Corporation - The Perth Mint
Location
Perth Airport, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via LinkedIn
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Job Description
🌍 Work with world-renowned products and services.🕒 15-month contract with flexible hours.💰 Competitive salary of $33.66 base, plus Super!About UsWelcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await.The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for over 125 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world. Our purpose is ‘to bring the wonder of precious metals to the world’.There’s no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians.The OpportunityWe’re currently seeking a switched on, dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment. This is a 15-month full-time maximum term role, based at our Refinery site, where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the safety of both people and operations.In this role, you’ll be comfortable working behind the scenes - monitoring site activity, managing access, and responding when something needs attention. From overseeing security systems to assisting during incidents or emergencies, your work will help keep the site running smoothly.No two days are the same. While some shifts may be steady, others will require quick thinking and adaptability. If you’re someone who enjoys being trusted to get on with the job, values working as part of a close knit team, and takes pride in doing things properly, this could be a great fit.About YouYou’ve got Level 2 security experience, that’s a must, and you’re confident handling access control, CCTV, and keeping an eye on what’s happening across a busy site. You also hold a Senior First Aid certificate.You’re calm under pressure, good with people, and not afraid to speak up when something doesn’t look right. You’re the kind of person who notices the little things, follows through, and keeps things moving without making a fuss.You take safety seriously - not just your own, but everyone’s. You understand the importance of confidentiality, and you’re mindful of the environment too. Whether it’s helping a teammate, reporting an incident, or just being a steady presence on site, you’re someone others can count on.Our BenefitsCompetitive salaries and employee discountsOpportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employerTraining and development opportunitiesOpportunities to be part of our wide and active range of Employee Resourcing Groups: Reconciliation, Gender, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Disability, Mental Health and Neurodiversity, and Perth Mint with PrideCharity and volunteer initiativesHealth and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program, ongoing wellbeing initiatives, and workplace community building spacesOur full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 websiteIt’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right, no matter your background or personal circumstances – please submit your application.Applications close on 28 April 2026. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for security guards including night shift penalties in Australia from July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum rate for Security Guard Jobs in Australia is AU$26.80 per hour from 1 July 2026 under the Security Services Award 2020. Night shift penalties add 15% loading to reach AU$30.82 per hour for shifts between 6pm and 6am. All rates are paid weekly with overtime at 1.5 times after 38 ordinary hours.
Q Which visa allows international applicants to work as security guards in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, international applicants need a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) sponsored by an approved employer for Security Guard Jobs. The visa requires a skills assessment and English proficiency test results no older than three years. Processing takes 30 to 90 days with a maximum stay of four years.
Q What licence and training are mandatory to start security guard work in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, applicants must hold a current state-issued security licence and complete Certificate II in Security Operations before starting Security Guard Jobs. The licence costs AU$450 and requires a national police check plus 100 hours of training. Licences must be renewed every three years with ongoing first aid certification.
Q How many ordinary hours and annual leave apply to full-time security guards in Australia in 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time security guards work 38 ordinary hours per week with four weeks of paid annual leave accruing each year. Shift workers receive an extra week of leave when rostered on weekends or public holidays. Personal leave totals 10 days per year paid at the base rate of AU$26.80 per hour.
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