Manager, Security Services

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing seeks a Manager Security Services to lead contracted security delivery protecting Homes Victoria clients, staff, property and assets. You will manage the department's security contractor against performance and budget, and develop safety frameworks to meet standards across assets.

You will develop area-based security plans and risk management strategies, coordinating with contractors, renters, local offices, and the Victorian Government to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead security services and manage contractor performance.
• Experience designing and enforcing safety and security frameworks within a government department.
• Ability to plan, budget, and supervise recruitment, training and scheduling of security staff.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate records of activities in line with legislative requirements and department policies.
• Design and enforce security policies, procedures and protocols.
• Collaborate with contractors, local offices and stakeholders to deliver security outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

OHS compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Security Management

Job description

THE ROLE
The Manager Security Services is responsible for leading the delivery of contracted security services to ensure the safety of Homes Victorias clients, people, property, and assets. The role is responsible for the management of the department's security service contractor against defined performance and budget parameters, the design and enforcement of safety and security frameworks to ensure safety standards across departmental assets and the ongoing management of contractors to ensure the appropriate recruitment, training, supervision, and scheduling of security guards to meet operational demand and performance standards.

THE ROLE
The Manager Security Services is responsible for leading the delivery of contracted security services to ensure the safety of Homes Victorias clients, people, property, and assets. The role is responsible for the management of the department's security service contractor against defined performance and budget parameters, the design and enforcement of safety and security frameworks to ensure safety standards across departmental assets and the ongoing management of contractors to ensure the appropriate recruitment, training, supervision, and scheduling of security guards to meet operational demand and performance standards.
The role will work collaboratively with contractors, renters, local area offices, internal stakeholders, and the broader Victorian Government in developing initiatives that deliver holistic outcomes and service standards to the communities to enhance renter experiences, ensure safety, deliver efficiencies, and ensures value for money. The Manager Security Services will also be responsible for the development, implementation and management of area-based security plans, including risk management plans as they relate to operational security delivery.
Accountabilities Include

• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Design and enforce security policies, procedures, and protocols that align with industry best practice, legislative requirements and the broader department safety framework to protect the departments clients, people, property, and assets.