Job Description

We are seeking experienced security professionals for casual Security Guard positions (Level 2) at the brand-new purpose-built Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. Your responsibilities can be varied and challenging, as well as professionally rewarding.

The Maritime Security Guard’s key responsibility is to ensure access to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal on ship days is controlled and limited to authorized persons only and that these persons are displaying the correct accreditation.

We are looking for someone that is flexible with open availability to work and wants to work, especially during our busiest periods between October and April.

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Provide security services across the Terminal and assist in developing measures to minimise the exposure to security risk

• Curb side management

• Access control

• Gatehouse operations

• Asset protection

• Compliance checks

• Emergency and first aid response as required

• Traffic control

• Control room operations (as required)

• Tasks as required by PBPL operations

• Comply with all Spotless/Downer policies and SOPs

What You’ll Bring (experience required)

• Current Queensland Security License Class 1

• First Aid and CPR HLTAID011/009

• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or ability to obtain

• The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Exceptional personal presentation and professional conduct

• Previous Maritime Security Guard / Screening experience highly regarded, but not essential

• The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security preferably in an airport, terminal setting with screening as highly regarded

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, Fill out a Health Declaration Form and provide 2 professional references.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

How to Apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your photo ID, Security Licence and First Aid & CPR qualifications and any other relevant certificates.