On-Site Protective Security Officer: Incident Response & Access

Thales Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Veterans leave

Novated lease

Training & development

Job summary

Thales Australia is hiring Protective Security Officers to join a security team supporting key defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure sites. You will participate in patrols, access control and incident response, maintaining high security standards while engaging with employees and visitors.

The role emphasizes professionalism, calm decision-making under pressure, and collaboration across security functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, defence, law enforcement, or similar operational environments.
• Must hold a State/Territory Security Licence.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence through patrols, site checks and security assurance activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and emergencies quickly and professionally.
• Manage site access, visitor coordination and contractor approvals.
• Support security compliance, reporting and risk management activities.
• Build strong relationships with employees, visitors and stakeholders while promoting a positive security culture.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Risk management

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Customer engagement

Education

Security Licence

Tools

Access control systems

Visitor management

Job description

Thales Australia is hiring Protective Security Officers to join a security team supporting key defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure sites. You will participate in patrols, access control and incident response, maintaining high security standards while engaging with employees and visitors.

The role emphasizes professionalism, calm decision-making under pressure, and collaboration across security functions.