Senior Security Officer | SkyCity Adelaide

I joined the SkyCity Security team over two years ago after completing the ADF Gap Year program with the Australian Army. Since then, I’ve been trained in all competencies within the department, including working in the Security Control Room.

After some time, I was trusted to manage shifts, and in October 2024 I was promoted to Senior Security Officer.

Day-to-day tasks vary from manning entrance points, conducting sets of checks and escorts, to responding to emergencies and conducting investigations.

No day is the same as the next, especially with various events occurring within the precinct and wider CBD, so Security Officers must always remain vigilant and be prepared for anything that may come our way. As a Senior Security Officer, I am trusted with more sensitive tasks, such as VIP escorts and emergency management.

The dynamic within our team is one of the things I appreciate the most about this role. No one person can do everything themselves, so it’s great to get different opinions and perspectives on situations, not to mention that you’ve always got someone to watch your back.

My advice to anyone looking to get a career in tourism is to not be afraid to do the work. Every small thing adds up, no matter how little or insignificant it may seem, so it’s always worth going the extra mile.