Head of Security & Emergency Operations

Venues NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Venues NSW is seeking a Manager, Emergency Management and Security Operations to provide strategic oversight of security infrastructure, contracted services, and emergency preparedness across its venues network.

You will lead security planning, supervise staff, ensure compliance with NSW acts, and work with stakeholders to deliver a safe, resilient environment for events at Sydney Cricket Ground, Allianz Stadium and regional hubs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ operational asset security and contract management experience, including leading people
• Tertiary qualifications in security, emergency management or precinct management
• Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
• Valid Security Licence Class 1A and 2A
• RSA and First Aid certificates are required
• Strong report writing and communication skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of security infrastructure and emergency management across Venues NSW
• Manage contracted security service delivery and performance
• Coordinate across Venues NSW venues to ensure compliant security and response frameworks
• Lead security planning, contract management, supervision and staff training
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers to maintain high standards

Skills

Operational leadership

Security planning

Contract management

Staff training

Emergency management

Report writing

Communication skills

First Aid Certification

RSA

Security licence knowledge

Legislation awareness

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in security/event management

Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis

RSA certification

First Aid Certificate

Security Licence Class 1A & 2A

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Venues NSW is seeking a Manager, Emergency Management and Security Operations to provide strategic oversight of security infrastructure, contracted services, and emergency preparedness across its venues network.

You will lead security planning, supervise staff, ensure compliance with NSW acts, and work with stakeholders to deliver a safe, resilient environment for events at Sydney Cricket Ground, Allianz Stadium and regional hubs.