Datacenter Site Security Lead

Securitas Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global client exposure

Career development

Job summary

Securitas Australia is seeking a Site Security Manager to lead a team of security professionals at a major datacenter site. You’ll oversee day-to-day security operations, ensure a safe environment, and drive performance.

Candidates should bring at least 3 years in security management, strong leadership, and stakeholder engagement. English at business proficiency and experience with CCTV, access control, and MS Office are preferred; prior datacenter exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Security Management experience, overseeing large teams across multiple sites.
• Must be able to speak English at a business proficient level.
• Sound knowledge of security operations.
• Proven team management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in a datacenter or with security technologies (CCTV, access control) is desirable.
• Customer service mindset with the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage site-based security officers, responders, and control room staff.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop team members in partnership with the local branch.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and audit standards.
• Act as a responder or control room supervisor when needed.
• Monitor and maintain on-site security systems (CCTV, access control).
• Track performance metrics and ensure KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Handle documentation, incident reports, and client communications.
• Support audits, inspections, and safety reviews.
• Act as the point of contact for the site in the CSM’s absence.
• Identify and address potential safety or security issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Security operations

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

CCTV

Access control

MS Office

Job description

Securitas Australia is seeking a Site Security Manager to lead a team of security professionals at a major datacenter site. You’ll oversee day-to-day security operations, ensure a safe environment, and drive performance.

Candidates should bring at least 3 years in security management, strong leadership, and stakeholder engagement. English at business proficiency and experience with CCTV, access control, and MS Office are preferred; prior datacenter exposure is a plus.