Facilities Security Coordinator - Clerk Grade 5/6
* Salary range - $99,938- $110,271 (plus superannuation & annual leave loading)
* Ongoing Full-Time role.
* Central Sydney location
About us
Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal, family and civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness.
About the role
This role plays a key part in strengthening the safety and security of Legal Aid NSW's statewide operations. You will support both the strategic direction and day‑to‑day delivery of security services across 29 sites and contribute expert input into major programs — including implementing recommendations from a recent agency‑wide security review.
You will provide specialist advice on electronic security systems, security design for fit‑outs and refurbishments, and the integration of new security technologies. You will also contribute to broader facilities operations to ensure safe, compliant and efficient workplaces.
About you
You are an experienced security professional who combines:
* solid technical understanding of electronic security systems in corporate or government environments
* strategic capability, able to interpret and apply safety and security recommendations
* strong operational discipline and a hands-on approach
* excellent stakeholder skills, particularly when balancing safety and client confidentiality
* the drive to deliver outcomes across multiple, diverse sites
You bring professionalism, good judgement, and a commitment to consistent, high‑quality security practices statewide.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW
We are committed to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.
We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.
We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities.
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Other benefits of working with us
* You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
* We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life
* Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW
The essential requirements for this role
You must:
* be willing to do a Criminal Record Check
* hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
* Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience in security management or facilities operations within a complex organisation for example across multiple sites
* Strong understanding of enterprise-level electronic security systems, such as access control, alarms, duress, and CCTV, and experience with security contractor/vendor management.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply safety and security recommendations strategically and operationally, including contributing to large-scale security uplift initiatives.
* Willingness to participate in emergency response and travel across NSW as required.
* A valid Class C Driver Licence and a willingness to drive.
How to apply
You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted.
Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.
Your application must include:
* your resume (no more than 5 pages)
* cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the below 2 targeted questions.
* Targeted Question 1: Provide an example of when you provided strategic advice and technical input on security automation systems to a major project? What specific systems or technologies were involved? How did you ensure alignment with agency security policies and operational requirements, and what was the outcome of your involvement?
* Targeted Question 2: Describe how you have supported or led multi-site security operations to ensure consistent alignment with broader organisational safety and risk management objectives? What strategies or systems did you implement to maintain compliance, standardisation, and operational effectiveness across multiple locations?
We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.
Do you need help to apply?
If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Alistair Cowie, Facilities Manager on
If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Closing Date: Sunday 15/02/2026 at 11.59pm