External Building Security Patrol Officer
External Building Security Patrol Officer
- Work in a high profile, professionally managed venue
- State of the art security facilities and equipment
- Grow your Security Career
Adelaide Venue Management (AVM) operates three of South Australia’s most important and iconic venues: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium, along with managing concerts and events at The Drive.
As South Australia’s home of business events, Adelaide Convention Centre is where global conferences, major exhibitions, gala banquets and other milestone celebrations come to life. Recognised as one of the world’s most versatile and innovative meetings and events venues, the Centre achieved triple honours at the prestigious 2025 Australian Business Event Awards, judged Australia’s Best Convention & Exhibition Centre, Venue Team of the Year and Overall Best Team in the industry.
If you want to work at the biggest and most exciting events in South Australia, this is your chance.
We’re looking for a part-time External Patron Security Officer to join our overnight team. This role is all about presence, awareness and responsibility. You’ll be the person making sure our external areas, buildings and car parks stay safe, secure and welcoming.
You’ll patrol the outside of the venue and contracted common areas. You’ll make sure everything is locked down and operating as it should be. You’ll support crowd control and ensure compliance with the Liquor Licensing Act, helping maintain safe and responsible behaviour at all times.
When something happens, you act. You respond to incidents. You step into Chief Warden or Senior First Aid responsibilities when required. You stay calm. You take control. You document everything clearly and accurately.
You’re not just security. You’re also part of the visitor experience. You’ll greet genuine visitors professionally, give directions when needed and represent the venue with confidence and respect.
To succeed in this role, you’ve worked in security before, ideally in patrols or crowd control. You hold a Certificate II in Security Operations or equivalent. You have a current Security Licence with Approved Crowd Controller endorsement. You have a First Aid Certificate and a Chief Warden Certificate, or you’re willing to obtain them. You also hold a valid unrestricted driver’s licence.
You’re physically capable of regular patrols and static guarding. You can respond quickly in an emergency. You communicate clearly. You manage your time well. You show up on time and take accountability for your work.
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If you’re reliable, alert and ready to take responsibility for keeping people safe, we want to hear from you.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Excellent hourly rate
- Be part of a supportive, innovative and collaborative Security team
- Prime CBD location, close to public transport & the vibrant riverbank precinct
- Discounted CBD car parking
- State government superannuation
- Volunteer opportunities with our community partners
- Annual AVM Conference and Awards to communicate, celebrate and reward
Apply Now!
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter via SEEK or the AVM Careers Website, addressed to: June Suwanvisan, Talent Coordinator
Key Dates:
- Applications close at 12 noon (Adelaide Time) on Friday, 13 March 2026.
- Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Adelaide Venue Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
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