Manager Security Operations – Australian Museum
Closing Date
25/12/2025 10:00 am
Institution
Australian Museum
TBA
Employment status
Fixed-term,up to 12 months with potential for extension
Location
Sydney Region / Sydney City
Contact name
Michael Grant-Cook, Head of Security
Contact email
About the Role
Step into a keymanagerialrole at the Australian Museum, you will play a pivotal part inmanaging security and emergency management functions across the Museum's iconic site.The Manager.
Security Operationsisresponsible fortheimplementationofoperational securityprotocolsand emergency functions at the Australian Museum to ensure a safe and secure site.
This role develops and implements security plans,proceduresand resources, taking into consideration infrastructure, staff, events, business partners,patronsand members of the public.
The role reports totheHead of Security and provides operational and strategic support.
The role ispredominantly Mondayto Friday during core business hours.
However, flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends will berequiredfor events and other occasions as needed.
Employment Status:
Fixed-term,up to 12 months with potential for extension
Full-time, 35 hours per week
You will be paid a competitive annual salary$129,464 – $142,665plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12 %) and annual leave loading.
About you
We areseekingan ethical and honest leader with a genuine passion for security excellence.
You are driven, hands-on and strategic,equally comfortable implementing process improvements as you are in developing long-term operational vision.
You are process-driven and innovative, bringing fresh thinking to enhance security operations whilemaintainingrigorous standardsand compliance with regulations.
Your integrity and commitment to excellence will set the tone for the Security team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and best practice.Ifyou'relooking to take on higher-grade duties and make a meaningful impact within a major cultural institution,we'dlove to hear from you.
Key knowledge and experience
Minimum 10 years operational security experience in control room supervision, emergency management, and risk assessments across public venues, including large-scale events and VIP protection.
Technicalexpertisein electronic security systems, fire detection, CCTV, advanced alarm technologies, and emergency management systems aligned with museum standards and NSW Security Industry Act **** requirements.
Team leadership and training delivery including planning and supporting security and operational stakeholder training programs, withdemonstratedability to develop and lead security management teams.
Operational procedures and documentation including incident reporting, investigation, intelligence analysis, procedure writing, and policy development for security operations.
Security services management with proven skills in contract management, crowd management coordination, and resource planning for exhibitions, events, and emergency response situations.
Cert IV in Security and Risk Management and Cert IV Training and Assessment (desirable); strong business writing skills and negotiation capabilities.
Possession of relevant security licences for NSW including 1AE, capable of achieving 2ABCD.
A satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours in support of 24/7 evolving security and crisis events.
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