Control Room Operator

Certis Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Annual awards

Regular employee engagement survey

Reward & Recognition Framework

Job summary

Certis Security Australia is seeking a Control Room Operator to monitor CCTV, alarms and access control at our North Ryde Data Centre. You will respond to incidents in real time and coordinate with on-site teams to ensure swift resolution while maintaining accurate logs and records.

This permanent full-time role requires licensing, security clearances and the ability to work in a fast-paced control room. A calm, professional approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Security Licence, Classification 1A (Unarmed Guarding) & 1E (Monitoring Centre Operator)
• First Aid Certificate (3 years validity) with current CPR Certificate
• Ability to clear an Australian Police Check
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor multiple systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control platforms to detect and respond to incidents
• Coordinate incident response, including escalating issues and communicating with on-site teams
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and system records for all security activities
• Manage multiple systems in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong situational awareness

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Education

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certification

Australian Police Check

Job description

AtCertis Security Australia, our mission is to make our worldsafer,smarterand better. As Australia’s only nextgeneration security companyoperatingat scale, we protect some of the nation’s most sensitive assets through disciplined operations, stronggovernanceand highly trusted people.

JobImpact

As a Control Room Operator, you’ll be the eyes and ears of our Data Centre —monitoring systems, detecting risks, and coordinating responses in real time. Your quick thinking and attention to detail will help keep people, assets, and operations safe while ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

About the role

This is a fast-paced, tech-driven role where you’ll be working in a control room environment managing CCTV, alarms, and access control systems. You’ll monitor live activity, respond to incidents, and coordinate with on-site teams to ensure any issues are handled quickly and effectively.

No two shifts are the same—you’ll be juggling multiple systems and making real-time decisions, all while maintaining a calm, professional approach.

Job Location:North Ryde - Data Centre

Contract: Permanent full time

Key responsibilities:

Primary dutiesinclude and not limitedto:

• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control platforms to detect and respond to incidents
• Coordinate incident response, including escalating issues and communicating with on-site teams
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and system records for all security activities
• Manage multiple systems in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong situational awareness

About You

• Must haveSecurity Licence,Classification 1A(Unarmed Guarding) & 1E (Monitoring Centre Operator)
• Valid First Aid Certificate(3yearsvalidity)with current CPRCertificate(1 year validity)
• Ability to clear an Australian Police Check
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to monitor multiple systems at once
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in busy retail environments
• Good observation skills and confidence to manage and de-escalate incidents

• Work within Australia’smost secure and sensitive environments
• Be part of ahightrust, clearance-based workforce
• Access ongoing training, careerpathwaysand professional development
• Operate in a valuesdriven organisation that prioritises integrity and accountability
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; applications encouraged from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.
• Employee benefits such as retail discounts, annual awards, Regular employee engagementsurveyand a Reward & Recognition Framework

Diversity Statement

Within Certis Australia, we believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We offer an inclusive culture where you can be your authentic self, contribute your unique perspective and grow with equal opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to aSafer, Smarter and Betterworkplace ensures every employee is supported, respected and empowered.

We actively encourageFirst Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples,veteransand candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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