Commissioning Technician - Security

Johnson Controls; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Security Commissioning Technician to join our Systems team in Melbourne. You will commission, configure, test, and optimise security solutions across projects, working with Project Managers, Engineers, and customers to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

You will have 2–6 years’ experience in a technical security role, a trade qualification in Security Systems, and the ability to obtain an Australian licence. Travel may be required as part of projects.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in security systems or similar role.
• Trade qualification in Security Systems or related field.
• Ability to obtain NSW Security Provider Licence.
• Experience commissioning, configuring, and troubleshooting integrated security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IT networks, servers, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, configure, and maintain security systems (Access Control, CCTV, Intercom).
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with expert troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to deliver on time and to spec.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health & Environment procedures.

Skills

Security systems experience

IT networks knowledge

Server configuration

System integration

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Security Systems

Job description

Build Smarter, Safer, More Sustainable Environments with Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future through smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings. As a global leader in building technologies, advanced HVAC solutions, and smart building systems, we help customers improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and maintain mission‑critical environments across industries including mining, healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, education, manufacturing, and commercial infrastructure. With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines cutting‑edge technology, market‑leading products, and a highly skilled service workforce to solve complex operational challenges and deliver meaningful, sustainable outcomes for our customers worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a Security Commissioning Technician to join our Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for the commissioning, configuration, testing, and optimisation of security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, and Intercom solutions across construction projects, tenancy fit‑outs, and large‑scale customer environments. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and customers, you will play a critical role in ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and operational requirements. You may also provide technical support during the Defects Liability Period (DLP) to ensure successful project completion and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, configure, and maintain security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, and associated technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting and guidance when required.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and key stakeholders to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Maintain a high level of technical expertise through ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to Engineering and Sales teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, quality standards, and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Identify, report, and mitigate workplace hazards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Ensure full compliance with Johnson Controls' Safety, Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS) and all applicable safety procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 2-6 years' experience working as a Security Technician or in a similar technical security systems role.
• A trade qualification in Security Systems or a related field.
• The ability to obtain or hold a current NSW Security Provider Licence.
• Proven experience commissioning, configuring, and troubleshooting integrated security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IT networks, server configuration, and system integration principles.
• Experience designing and implementing small to medium-scale security systems.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation, and prepare technical reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A customer‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment screening, including:

• Medical assessment
• Criminal history check
• Reference checks
• Drug and alcohol testing

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most.

Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.

At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.