Senior Security Operations Lead – Public Sector

Parliament of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 89,464 - 96,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks annual leave

Free on-site parking

Provision of a uniform

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Study assistance opportunities

Access to a gymnasium

Subsidised staff cafeteria

Job summary

Parliament of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Security Officer to lead security operations across the Parliamentary precinct. You will mentor Officers, oversee daily activities and ensure the safety of Members, staff and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, public service commitment and the ability to remain calm under pressure while handling security technology such as CCTV and alarm systems. A current Police Clearance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' security experience in the public or private sector.
• Two to three (2-3) years demonstrated leadership experience.
• Knowledge of security services encompassing security technology, security practices and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed public relations skills with the ability to effectively deal with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability, dependability and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Physical fitness for operational duties.
• Must possess a current National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supporting daily security operations.
• Assisting with incident management, reporting and communication.
• Providing mentoring, guidance and on-the-job supervision to Security Officers.
• Maintaining the integrity of secure areas within the Parliamentary environment.
• Assisting with workforce planning, resource allocation and roster coordination.
• Supporting reception functions including visitor management and pass allocation.
• Monitoring access and egress to Parliament House.
• Operating and monitoring CCTV, access control and alarm systems.
• Conducting regular patrols of Parliament House, the Parliamentary precinct and surrounding areas.
• Responding to security incidents, emergencies, demonstrations and public disturbances.
• Undertaking Fire Warden and First Aid responsibilities when required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Public service mindset

Education

Certificate III in Security Operations

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarm systems

Job description

Parliament of Western Australia is seeking a Senior Security Officer to lead security operations across the Parliamentary precinct. You will mentor Officers, oversee daily activities and ensure the safety of Members, staff and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, public service commitment and the ability to remain calm under pressure while handling security technology such as CCTV and alarm systems. A current Police Clearance is essential.