Protective Security Officer

thales; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts with affiliates

Parental leave (modernised)

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Protective Security Officer to safeguard people, assets and operations across Defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure environments. The role is based at Eagle Farm, Brisbane, with hours from 6:00am to 4:00pm and a visible security presence across the site.

You will respond to incidents, manage access, and support risk management while building strong relationships with staff and visitors in a security-conscious culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, Defence, law enforcement, emergency services or a similar operational environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

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 experience

Excellent communication

Calm under pressure

Stakeholder relationships

Incident response

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive remuneration + Super

Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W

Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

OUR TEAM

As a Protective Security Officer at Thales, you'll play a key role in safeguarding our people, assets and operations across Defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure environments. Working as part of our newly established in-house security team, you'll deliver frontline security support, incident response and site assurance activities while providing a professional and visible security presence.

YOUR ROLE

Role located at Eagle Farm, with working hours between 6:00am and 4:00pm

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

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Experience in security, Defence, law enforcement, emergency services or a similar operational environment

Strong knowledge of security, risk management and site safety practices

Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

Able to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments

Experience in incident response, access control and visitor management is highly regarded

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a relevant State or Territory Security Licence applicable to the role

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.