Security Technician

jci; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Overtime opportunities

Technical training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Northern Rivers, NSW, seeks an experienced Security Technician to service, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission security systems across a portfolio of customer sites. This hands-on role blends technical problem-solving with customer engagement and project delivery.

You will work with seasoned technicians to ensure critical systems are reliable, compliant, and operating at peak performance across healthcare, industrial, and commercial facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Security Technician or similar field service role.
• Trade qualifications in Security, Electrical, HVAC, Electronics, Communications, or related discipline.
• Current NSW Security Licence.
• Experience maintaining, fault-finding, repairing, and commissioning security systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic security systems across customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled system inspections.
• Deliver small to medium security system upgrades and fit-out projects.
• Commission newly installed security systems and verify performance against design specs.
• Prepare quotations and recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Provide expert technical advice and build strong relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, project teams, and service colleagues to ensure project delivery.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by addressing hazards and ensuring compliance with SHEMS.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Travel willingness

Security field experience

Education

Trade qualification in Security, Electrical, HVAC, Electronics, Communications

Job description

Build a Career with a Global Leader in Smart Buildings

At Johnson Controls, we're transforming the way buildings operate. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, we help customers improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and protect critical facilities that communities rely on every day.

Our technology and service solutions support some of Australia's most important environments, including healthcare facilities, data centres, universities, industrial sites, mining operations, pharmaceuticals, and commercial infrastructure.

With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines world‑class technology, premium service delivery, and a highly skilled technical workforce to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable buildings.

If you're an experienced Security Technician looking to work with market‑leading technology, a diverse customer base, and a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Based in Northern Rivers, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and commissioning security systems across a portfolio of customer sites. This is a hands‑on position that offers a mix of service, technical problem‑solving, customer engagement, and project delivery.

Working alongside experienced technicians and industry experts, you'll play a key role in ensuring customers' critical security systems remain reliable, compliant, and operating at peak performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic security systems across customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled system inspections.
• Deliver small to medium security system upgrades, modifications, and fit‑out projects.
• Commission newly installed security systems and verify performance against design specifications.
• Prepare quotations and recommendations for repairs, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Provide expert technical advice and build strong relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, project teams, and service colleagues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying and addressing hazards and ensuring compliance with company safety standards.
• Achieve and maintain full compliance with Johnson Controls' Safety, Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS).

About You

We're interested in hearing from security professionals, electricians, HVAC technicians, communications technicians, fire technicians, and other technically skilled tradespeople with experience in building technologies and critical infrastructure environments.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Security Technician or similar field service role.
• Trade qualification in Security, Electrical, HVAC, Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Current NSW Security Licence.
• Strong experience in the maintenance, fault‑finding, repair, and commissioning of security systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer‑focused approach with excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with Gallagher Security Management Systems.
• Exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS) or integrated building technologies.
• Experience working in healthcare, industrial, commercial, government, or critical infrastructure environments.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

• Competitive remuneration package and overtime opportunities.
• Career development and ongoing technical training.
• Exposure to market‑leading security and building technology solutions.
• Work across a diverse range of industries and critical facilities.
• Supportive team culture backed by a global organisation.
• Stable, long‑term career opportunities with an industry leader.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete:

• Reference checks
• Pre‑employment medical assessment
• Criminal history check
• Drug and alcohol screening

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