Project Security Officer | Data Centre

MSS Security; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS Security is seeking a Project Security Officer in Melbourne, holding an active NV1 clearance, to lead security operations at a high-profile data centre. Initially, you will oversee security on a construction site before moving into the fully operational data centre.

Responsibilities include visitor control, access verification, incident reporting, policy compliance, and coordinating security audits. Australian citizenship and local licences are required, with willingness to obtain additional

Qualifications

• Australian citizen required.
• Active NV1 clearance required.
• Victorian Security Licence required.
• White Card (or willing to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR certificates (or willing to obtain).
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday.
• Experience in data centres preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations at a construction site before transitioning to a data centre.
• Ensure visitors and contractors stay within authorised areas and are escorted or monitored.
• Verify visitor identification and maintain visitor logs.
• Challenge and report unauthorised persons or security breaches per site procedures.
• Monitor compliance with security policies and standards.
• Coordinate security audits and maintain audit evidence; lead online meetings with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Security operations

Visitor management

Access control

Event security coordination

Education

NV1 Clearance

Victorian Security Licence

White Card

First Aid & CPR Certificates

Job description

As one of Australia's leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.

About the role

MSS Security is seeking a Project Security Officer who holds an active NV1 Clearance to lead security operations at a high-profile data centre in Melbourne.

Initially, you will be responsible for overseeing security operations within a construction environment, before transitioning into the established data centre once it is fully operational.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure visitors and contractors remain within authorised areas and are escorted or monitored at all times.
• Verify and confirm visitor identification prior to granting access to secure areas and maintain visitor logs.
• Challenge and report any unauthorised persons, suspicious behaviour or security breaches in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor compliance with security policies and standards.
• Coordinate security audits and maintain compliance registers and audit evidence.
• Lead online meetings with the National Account Manager, the customer and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV1 Clearance.
• Valid Victorian Security Licence.
• Valid Victorian Drivers Licence.
• White Card (or willing to obtain).
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificates (or willing to obtain).
• Availability to work Monday to Saturday.
• Ideally reside in the northern suburbs, with the flexibility to travel to the CBD and western suburbs as required.
• Prior experience working in data centres, with a strong understanding of data centre security.
• Security team leader experience will be highly regarded.

Master Licence Number: 409-987-30S

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

• be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,
• be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.