Facilities Access Control Officer

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation up to 18%

4 or 5 weeks annual leave

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts and social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a permanent full-time Access Control and Security Coordinator to manage access control systems, security permissions and alarm monitoring across multiple sites. You will issue keys and access cards, maintain audit-ready records and respond to incidents to strengthen security.

The role requires experience in access control or security operations, strong organisational and IT skills, and the ability to build relationships with site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in access control, facilities operations or security systems administration.
• Strong organisational, computer and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and resolve issues.
• Knowledge of access control, CCTV, alarms or related technologies.
• Current QLD C Class Driver Licence (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage access control systems, security permissions and alarm monitoring across sites.
• Oversee issuing and administration of keys and access cards.
• Maintain audit-ready records and respond to access and alarm incidents.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of security systems and processes.

Skills

Access control systems

Facilities operations

Security systems administration

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Job description

Support the security and operational integrity of Council facilities by managing access control systems, security permissions and alarm monitoring across a diverse portfolio of sites.

In this permanent full-time position, you'll manage access control systems, security permissions and alarm monitoring across a diverse portfolio of sites. You'll oversee the issuing and administration of keys, access cards and electronic access, maintain accurate audit-ready records, respond to access and alarm incidents, and contribute to ongoing improvements that strengthen Council's security systems and processes.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in access control, facilities operations, security systems administration or a similar field.
• Strong organisational, computer and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and confidently resolve issues.
• Knowledge of security systems such as access control, CCTV, alarms or similar technologies.
• A current QLD C Class Driver Licence (or equivalent).

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

In addition to a great team environment, we offer:

• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
• Corporate discounts and active social clubs.

Want to know more?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role accessible through the Mackay Regional Council Careers Website in the document attachments section.