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Security Officer

Village Roadshow · Gold Coast, Queensland

Salary
A$31 – A$41 an hourEstimated
Type
Part-time
Posted
14 days ago

Overview

Your experience in incident response, conflict resolution, and managing access control in high-pressure environments translates directly into this role. Policing has given you the calm under pressure and procedural discipline needed to handle emergencies and maintain safety in a busy theme park setting.

About this role

  • 503929
  • Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
  • Guest Experience & Operations
  • Casual
  • Part time
  • Closing on: Aug 25 2026

Security Officer

$31.71 per Hour | $36.47 per hour Night Penalty (midnight to 6am) | $41.96 per hour Sunday Rates | Part Time

Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Opportunity

Ready to take your security skills to the next level? Step into an exciting and rewarding role where every day brings something new! As a Security Officer at Sea World, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming environment across our world-famous properties. You’ll be part of a team that ensures the safety and wellbeing of our guests, team members, and attractions, all while being surrounded by the energy and fun of the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

Every shift brings a new adventure behind the scenes! You’ll be:

  • Stay Alert - Patrol our properties to ensure the safety of guests, team members, and assets
  • Keep things moving - Manage access control for visitors and contractors, including gatehouse operations, issuing of keys to correct persons and vehicle checks
  • Take charge - Responding to incidents and provide assistance to Park Supervisors and Managers as required
  • Keep everyone safe and happy - Ensure safety of team members and guests and provide conflict resolution
  • Be calm under pressure - Handle emergency procedures and act as the communication point for the Emergency Response Team

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s professional, calm under pressure, and passionate about safety. You’ll bring:

  • A current Unarmed Security License (including Provide First Aid, Monitoring and Crowd Control modules)
  • Blue Card is essential (Please be advised that the cost of a Blue Card is currently $108.30)
  • RSA certificate (essential)
  • A current unrestricted Driver’s License
  • Intermediate computer skills required
  • Availability to work any day including nights, weekends and school holidays
  • A willingness to obtain Provide Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (we’ll assist with booking and will cover the cost!)

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a Security Officer at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, you’ll play a key role in keeping the excitement running smoothly and safely! You’ll be part of a professional and supportive team that works behind the scenes to protect our guests, team members, and iconic properties. Every day brings new experiences, from assisting during major events to ensuring the safety of our attractions. If you take pride in staying calm under pressure and enjoy a role where you can make a real impact, you’ll thrive in this dynamic, fast-paced environment where teamwork and professionalism shine.

Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!

  • Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
  • Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
  • Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
  • Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
  • Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
  • Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
  • Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!

At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.

Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!

  • The Queensland Government has increased enforcement of the Blue Card (Working with Children) No Card, No Start legislation. This position requires a Blue Card, as the role may include working with children.

If you do not already possess a Blue Card, you can apply here: Queensland Blue Card Application

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

See all security jobs in Gold Coast

Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100

  • Incident command & response
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations
  • Conflict management & de-escalation

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