Security Officer

About the role

We have a new opportunity for experienced Security Officer to join our team in Alice Springs, NT.  This busy and rewarding role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis.  

The role of Security Officer ensures the safety and security of ARRCS residents, staff, and visitors, as well as our premises and assets. This will be completed through security monitoring and coverage across our three facilities – Old Timers Village, Flynn Lodge and Hetti Perkins Home for the Aged.

This opportunity will suit a committed and hard-working candidate who has both a sharp eye for detail but, most importantly wishes to work with staff to ensure all possible is in place for the safety of our residents.

You will be flexible with your availability and shifts will include weekends. You will be comfortable working autonomously and be self-motivated.

Benefits of working for us 

ARRCS is the largest Aged Care Provider in the NT - your career can take you all over the NT including Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine or if you relocate interstate ARRCS are a pathway to Uniting Care QLD:

• Delegated 1.75% pay rise every 6 months (Jan/Jul) for the life of our current Enterprise Agreement.
• Salary Packaging through CBB (Approx. an additional $6.3K per annum in your wages).
• Access to 70,000 Training and Development Courses through our Learning Platform.
• Benestar Employee Wellbeing & Emotional Support.

Skills & experience

To be considered for this role, you must submit a resume identifying the following skills and experience:

• Hold a current Northern Territory Security licence.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Prior experience working as a security officer.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
• Presents as a caring and supportive person who enjoys working within the Aged Care industry.

About ARRCS

Australian Regional and Remote Community Services (ARRCS) is not-for-profit aged care and community service provider that provide services including Residential Care, Community Care, NDIS, School Nutrition and Early Learning Childhood programs in the Northern Territory.

Our Vision is to passionately pursue new ways to care where people and communities flourish and lead meaningful lives. ARRCS provides regional care and support to people and their communities throughout the Northern Territory from Darwin to Docker River with a purpose to genuinely connect with the communities we serve and enable our clients to live with pride and dignity.

Before applying please note the following mandatory compliance:

• You must have a National Police Check dated within 3 months of commencement.
• Provide evidence of Influenza Vaccination and COVID -19 Vaccination including mandatory boosters.
• NDIS Workers Screening or NT Working with Children Card
• First Aid Certificate (Or proof of enrolment)

Our staff and volunteers are compassionate and knowledgeable members of the local community, who are committed to providing personalised care and support. More than a service provider, we understand that we are an important part of the regional and remote communities we work in and acknowledge our responsibility to ensure our people are connected to those communities, people and cultures.

If you would like more information on this role, please refer to the attached position description or contact the Talent Acquisition team via people@arrcs.org.au or phone 08 8982 5222.

Join our team today to benefit the local community that you work in!