Protective Security Officer

Thales; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Super

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Veterans Leave

Novated lease options

Training & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Thales Australia is establishing a Protective Security Officer team in Melbourne, reporting to National Security Managers, to protect critical facilities and assets. You will be part of the first line of defence for Defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure, conducting security operations, incident response and site assurance.

This role requires professionalism, strong judgement, and excellent interpersonal skills to respond effectively in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, Defence, law enforcement, or similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of security, risk management and site safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
• 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.

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 knowledge

Risk management

Site safety practices

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Incident response

Access control

Visitor management

Licence eligibility

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

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Personal & professional training development opportunities

Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

OUR TEAM

As part of a significant investment in strengthening our security capability, Thales Australia is establishing a new team of Protective Security Officers (PSOs) across our key sites reporting directly to our National Security Managers. These are newly created, in-house roles, with successful applicants joining Thales directly as employees and becoming a critical part of our protective security workforce.

As a Protective Security Officer, you will form part of the first line of defence for some of Australia's most important Defence, aerospace and critical infrastructure facilities. You will play a vital role in protecting our people, assets, information and operations through a combination of security operations, customer engagement, incident response and site assurance activities.

This is a highly visible role requiring professionalism, sound judgement, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to respond effectively in dynamic operational environments.

YOUR ROLE

Role located in Melbourne CBD, with working hours between 8:00am and 17:30pm

• 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.

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre‑employment police checks. It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here. 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.

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