Security and Emergency Management Coordinator (2 positions)
University of Southern Queensland provided pay range
This range is provided by University of Southern Queensland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
A$91,553.00/yr - A$99,155.00/yr
At the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), we're dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where our students, staff, and community can thrive. As part of our Facilities Management team, this role focuses on the hands‑on supervision and coordination of campus security operations.
Who you are
You are a reliable and detail‑oriented security professional who takes pride in supporting safe and secure campus environments. With experience supervising security staff and coordinating day‑to‑day operations, you bring a practical approach to emergency preparedness and risk management. You work well within established procedures, ensuring tasks are completed effectively and incidents are reported accurately. Your strong communication skills help you provide clear guidance to contract staff and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
What you will do
This role offers the opportunity to make a practical and meaningful contribution by supervising contract security staff, coordinating daily operations, and supporting the safe and secure functioning of UniSQ's campuses. As a Security and Emergency Management Coordinator, you'll play a hands‑on role in ensuring procedures are followed, incidents are managed effectively, and security systems are maintained. You will also contribute to the effective allocation of security resources, troubleshoot technical issues for escalation, and work closely with colleagues to ensure hazards are identified and risks are managed in line with UniSQ's safety framework.
What will help you succeed
Success in this role comes from your practical experience in supervising security staff and coordinating daily operations. A sound understanding of emergency procedures, workplace safety requirements, and security technology systems will help you respond effectively to incidents and support campus safety. Strong communication skills and the ability to give clear guidance ensure that contract staff follow procedures and contribute to a safe environment. Your reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to UniSQ's values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence will enable you to build trust and make a positive impact across the University community.
For further information about this role, please contact Daniel Ferguson, Associate Director (Security and Emergency Management), via +61 or
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
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To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Reference Number: 0174_11/25
Location: One position will be located at the Toowoomba campus and one position will be located at the Springfield or Ipswich campus
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $108,559 to $117,574 pa (includes salary range of $91,553 to $99,155 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to 'Who we're looking for' in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
Industries
Higher Education
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