Operations Security & Access Lead

APA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Job summary

APA is pursuing Australia’s energy future as the nation’s energy infrastructure partner. The Operations Security and Access Manager will lead the Operations Physical Security Team and drive the Physical Security Uplift program across APA’s assets and sites.

You will develop BAU security governance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with legislation while advancing security standards across APA’s operations in Australia.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering end-to-end physical security projects in large government, defence, or critical infrastructure contexts.
• Strong budget and financial management experience within large programs.
• Solid understanding of physical security principles and access control systems.
• Experience with security incident management and investigation processes.
• Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Physical Security Uplifts to critical infrastructure assets within budget.
• Drive program efficiencies while maintaining compliance with authorities.
• Provide security technology to asset owners and ensure legislative requirements are applied.
• Uplift and maintain access management standards across APA.
• Establish BAU security methodologies and ensure ongoing compliance and incident management.
• Create and maintain governance around infrastructure, facilities and personnel access.

Skills

Physical security

Budget management

Access control systems

Security incident management

Stakeholder leadership

Team leadership

Job description

APA is pursuing Australia’s energy future as the nation’s energy infrastructure partner. The Operations Security and Access Manager will lead the Operations Physical Security Team and drive the Physical Security Uplift program across APA’s assets and sites.

You will develop BAU security governance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with legislation while advancing security standards across APA’s operations in Australia.