• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 4 $74,006 - $78,447  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role:

This role is critical in the protection of the safety of students and personnel on campus and requires exceptional customer service and communication skills and an ability to de-escalate volatile situations.

This position has responsibility for training new and existing guards, officers and wardens on emergency procedures and other relevant operating systems such as fire panels, Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems (EWIS), hoist bollards, and parking duties.

As a Campus Emergency Warden, you will:

• Frequently patrol campus to support campus operations and provide a friendly security presence.
• Act as Chief Warden, responding to emergency, evacuation or medical incidents.
• Effectively respond to incidents on campus and contribute to the safe evacuation of all occupants
• Conduct and participate in emergency drills.
• Liaise effectively and professionally with campus support team, wardens, security personnel, students and staff.
• Ensure a high-level of customer service, adhere to all quality requirements and participate in reviews of work practices to identify opportunities for improvement.      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of an Associate Diploma level qualifications with relevant work experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant and on the job training; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Hold a current Victorian Private Security Licence and hold (or have the ability to obtain) a Control Room Operator accreditation.
• Advanced First Aid and Mental Health Training.
• Ability to undertake Chief Warden Training.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Michael Gillard, Senior Coordinator, Security Operations (Regional) on Michael.gillard@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Campus Emergency Warden 569869.pdf

Applications for this position close on at 11.55pm on Tuesday the 15th of April

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.