Manager, Security Operations
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Role
* Exciting opportunity to shape security operations at one of Australia's iconic cultural institutions
* New role created as part of strategic restructure to enhance security capabilities and service delivery
* Ideal for security professionals looking to step up to management responsibilities with institutional impact
* Fixed-term role with potential for extension in Phase 2 of our security structure implementation
Employment Status:
* Grade Clerk 9/10
* Fixed-term, up to 12 months with potential for extension
* Full-time, 35 hours per week
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* Role Description
* AM Candidate Pack
You will be paid a competitive annual salary rate $129,464 - $142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12 %) and annual leave loading.
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrated experience in operational security and risk management, supervising control room operations, and implementing emergency management procedures.
* Demonstrated experience leading teams and planning, delivering, and supporting training and resources for both security teams and operational stakeholders
* Strong experience managing security services, emergency response, and crowd management in public venues, including large-scale events and VIP protection
* Strong knowledge of security, licensing, emergency management, and WHS legislation, including the NSW Security Industry Act 1997, related regulations, and relevant Australian and international standards. Technical expertise in electronic security systems, fire detection, public address, CCTV, and advanced alarm technologies aligned with museum standards
* Proven skills in procedure writing, policy development, incident reporting, investigations, intelligence analysis, contract management, and designing security training programs
Essential requirements
* Minimum 10 years operational security experience
* Must possess relevant security licences for NSW including 1AE and capable of achieving 2ABCD.
* Preferred/Capable of achieving Cert IV in Security and Risk Management and Cert IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor.
* A satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC).
About The Australian Museum The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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Benefits Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to apply
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF): 1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience. 2. Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
* The Australian Museum houses irreplaceable cultural artifacts, scientific specimens, and indigenous collections of immense historical value. Can you provide an example of a security risk management protocol or framework you developed for an organisation or client responsible for sensitive, high-value objects (300 words maximum)
* Can you describe a situation where you managed a potential security breach involving visitors and collection items / objects of significance.
How you respond and ensure effective communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to minimise reputation risk to the organisation? (300 words maximum)
For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.
The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Contact person: David Crossley, Head of Security on david.crossley@australian.museum
Inclusive and welcoming
The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.
This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.