Assistant Security Operations Manager

Challenger Security; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts across brands

Career development opportunities

Progression within leadership team

National operations team collaboration

Modern operational systems

Job summary

Challenger Security is seeking an experienced Assistant Security Operations Manager to support our high-end retail portfolio across NSW and ACT, overseeing day-to-day operations, rostering, training, and compliance.

This hands-on role involves regular travel between client sites, building strong relationships with clients and staff, and ensuring our services meet the highest operational standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in security operations with supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading teams in retail, commercial, or corporate environments.
• Knowledge of security operations, risk management, incident response and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the high-end retail security portfolio.
• Conduct site visits to maintain standards and client satisfaction.
• Oversee rostering and workforce allocation across NSW and ACT.
• Assist National Operations Manager with priorities and portfolio requirements.
• Coordinate security plans for events and special operations.
• Build relationships with clients, employees and stakeholders.
• Coordinate training and ensure licensing and compliance are current.
• Ensure procedures and site requirements are followed.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and escalations promptly.
• Assist with identifying operational risks and improve service delivery.
• Prepare incident and performance reports.
• Provide hands-on support including relief security coverage.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and WHS obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Client relations

Incident response

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Licensing compliance

Travel readiness

Education

NSW Security Licence

First Aid & CPR

RSA

Driver licence

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Challenger Security is an industry leader in the delivery of high-quality security services and solutions across Australia. We maintain long-standing partnerships with globally recognised brands and pride ourselves on delivering professional, reliable and tailored security solutions.

Challenger Security is an industry leader in the delivery of high-quality security services and solutions across Australia. We maintain long-standing partnerships with globally recognised brands and pride ourselves on delivering professional, reliable and tailored security solutions. Our services span corporate and retail security, concierge services, mobile patrols, alarm response, event security, investigations, surveillance, consulting and training.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Security Operations Manager to support our high-end retail security portfolio across NSW and the ACT.

Working closely with the Senior Operations Manager – National Retail Portfolio, you will help oversee day-to-day operations, workforce planning, training, compliance and service delivery across multiple client sites. You will conduct regular site visits, build strong relationships with clients and employees, and help ensure our services consistently meet the highest operational standards.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced security professional ready to take the next step in their operational leadership career. The position involves regular travel between sites and client locations, occasional interstate travel, and operational support where required, including relief officer coverage and event security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the high-end retail security portfolio.
• Conduct regular site visits to maintain operational standards and client satisfaction.
• Oversee rostering and workforce allocation across NSW and the ACT.
• Support the National Operations Manager with operational priorities and portfolio requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver security plans for events and special operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, employees and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate employee training and ensure all licensing and compliance requirements remain current.
• Ensure security procedures, operational plans and site requirements are consistently followed.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and escalations promptly and professionally.
• Assist with identifying operational risks and implementing strategies to strengthen service delivery.
• Prepare incident, operational and performance reports.
• Provide hands-on operational support, including relief security coverage, when required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, security licensing requirements and workplace health and safety obligations.

Skills, Experience, And Attributes

• At least three years’ experience in security operations, including experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrated experience leading security teams within retail, commercial or corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, risk management, incident response and compliance.
• Experience developing operational plans, procedures and related documentation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to engage, support and motivate security teams.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with clients, employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The flexibility to travel regularly between sites and provide operational support when required.

You Must Also Hold

• A current NSW Security Licence.
• A current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• RSA
• A current unrestricted driver licence.

Why Join Challenger?

• Competitive benefits: Access employee discounts across a range of well-known brands and products.
• Career development: Build your operational leadership experience with tailored training and genuine opportunities for progression.
• Recognised client portfolio: Work with globally recognised brands across the high-end retail sector.
• Variety and responsibility: Support multiple sites, events and operational projects in a role where no two days are the same.
• Supportive team: Work alongside experienced security professionals within a collaborative national operations team.
• Modern systems: Use technology that streamlines operational processes and supports efficient service delivery.

Challenger Security is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.