Security and Logistics Manager

Chandler Macleod Group; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 169,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking a Security and Logistics Manager (Grade 9/10) for a Parramatta location on a 12-month contract. The role covers security operations, emergency planning, and logistics for a major NSW public precinct, with on-call and occasional evenings/weekends.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in security, risk, and contract management, plus experience leading 20–50 staff and managing large outsourced contracts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in security management and emergency management within large, complex environments.
• Subject matter expert in security operations with understanding of risk management, incident response and contract management.
• Experience managing large outsourced security contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in high-traffic, customer-facing facilities.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in complex operational situations.
• Understanding of logistics operations and their relation to security functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency management planning, preparedness and response activities.
• Oversee all security operations across the precinct.
• Manage CCTV, access control and security technology systems.
• Drive security compliance, auditing, training and awareness programs.
• Manage outsourced security contracts and monitor service delivery performance.
• Act as the key escalation point for security and operational incidents.
• Support logistics functions to ensure safe and efficient site operations.
• Provide leadership to large operational teams.
• Contribute to readiness activities for a major precinct opening.

Skills

Security management

Emergency management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Incident response

Risk management

Logistics awareness

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Security technology

Job description

Security and Logistics Manager (Grade 9/10)

Parramatta Location
12 Month Contract
$650 - $700 per day + super
35 Hours Per Week

We are currently recruiting for a Security and Logistics Manager (Grade 9/10) for our client, a NSW Government agency based in Parramatta. This is a 12 month contract opportunity supporting one of Sydney's most significant public infrastructure and cultural projects. The role offers a 35-hour working week, with an on-call component, applicable allowance, and occasional evening or weekend work when operational requirements arise. Working within a complex, public-facing environment, you will lead security operations, emergency management planning, contract management and logistics functions, while playing a key role in preparations for the opening of a major new precinct.

The Opportunity

This role has become available to provide cover during a period of parental leave and will be instrumental in supporting operational readiness activities leading up to a major precinct opening. While Parramatta will be your primary focus, there may be opportunities to provide support across additional sites as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead emergency management planning, preparedness and response activities.
• Oversee all security operations across the precinct.
• Manage CCTV, access control and security technology systems.
• Drive security compliance, auditing, training and awareness programs.
• Manage outsourced security contracts and monitor service delivery performance.
• Act as the key escalation point for security and operational incidents.
• Support logistics functions to ensure safe and efficient site operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to large operational teams.
• Contribute to operational readiness activities associated with a major new facility opening.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience in security management and emergency management within large, complex environments. You will be recognised as a subject matter expert in security operations and have a strong understanding of risk management, incident response and contract management. You will also possess:

• Experience managing large outsourced security contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Proven capability leading operational teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience working within high-traffic, customer-facing facilities.
• The ability to remain calm and decisive in complex operational situations.
• An understanding of logistics operations and their relationship to security functions.

Highly Regarded Experience

• Museums, galleries, cultural or heritage organisations.
• Shopping centres and major retail precincts.
• Airports and aviation environments.
• Large public venues and event operations.
• Major infrastructure assets.

An appreciation for heritage assets, cultural institutions, collections and artefacts will be highly regarded.

Leadership Experience

This role requires strong people leadership capabilities. You will typically oversee teams of approximately 20‑30 personnel, with responsibility for larger teams of up to 50 staff during major events and operational activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major NSW Government agency during a significant period of growth and transformation while contributing to the successful operation of a landmark public precinct.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.