Job Status: Full Time

Salary: $74,292 + Superannuation

Industry: Performing Arts

Location: South Brisbane

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About the Role

At the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), the Venue Security Officer plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patrons, employees, artists, and stakeholders. Working in a high-traffic public venue, the role combines strong security operations with a customer focused approach.

Operating within a dynamic environment, you will use sound judgement and situational awareness to identify and respond to risks, while supporting safe event operations and a positive visitor experience.

As a Venue Security Officer, you will:

• Maintain situational awareness across QPAC venues, identifying and responding to potential risks and security concerns

• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and emergencies, providing initial incident control where required

• Provide close personal protection support for VIPs, artists, and key stakeholders when required

• Monitor and operate security systems including CCTV, access control, and alarms

• Support safe crowd movement and manage risks within high-density environments

• Identify and assess risks, vulnerabilities, and behavioural indicators to support proactive, intelligence led security practices

• Deliver a professional, calm, and customer focused presence across all interactions

• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external agencies, including emergency services

• Provide first response and first aid assistance as required

  About You

You are an experienced security professional with strong situational awareness, capable of making sound, timely decisions in dynamic environments.

You are calm, professional, and proactive, with a strong sense of accountability and teamwork. You are confident managing challenging situations and able to de-escalate conflict while maintaining safety and control.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in security operations, emergency response, or a related field

• Demonstrated ability to manage incidents and make sound decisions under pressure

• Experience working in high-volume or public-facing environments

• Strong situational awareness and risk assessment capabilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proven ability to balance safety, compliance, and customer service

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in security operations, emergency management, law enforcement, or similar

• Current Queensland Security Licence (Class 1 – Crowd Control, Monitoring, Bodyguard preferred)

• Current First Aid certification (HLTAID011 and CPR)

• Valid Driver’s Licence (Class C)

Why QPAC

Working at QPAC means being part of one of Australia’s leading performing arts centres, where creativity, collaboration and live performance are at the heart of everything we do. With a vibrant and supportive workplace culture, our team is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for audiences and artists alike.

Our people also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, connection and a great workplace experience, including:

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to performances of your choice

• Employee discounts on merchandise and a wide range of dining outlets

• Exclusive staff offers across the South Bank cultural precinct

• Access to the QPAC Greenroom, including discounted meals

• A convenient central location in Brisbane’s cultural precinct

How to Apply

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check. 

You can obtain a copy of the position description on the QPAC Careers page here:

https://www.qpac.com.au/about/careers/current-opportunities

The closing date for applications is on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.

QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date.

 For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team a ***********@qpac.com.au