Manager, Security Operations
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
About the Role
- Exciting opportunity to shape security operations at one of Australia’s iconic cultural institutions
- New role created as part of strategic restructure to enhance security capabilities and service delivery
- Ideal for security professionals looking to step up to management responsibilities with institutional impact
- Fixed-term role with potential for extension in Phase 2 of our security structure implementation
You will be paid a competitive annual salary rate $129,464 – $142,665 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12 %) and annual leave loading.
Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in operational security and risk management, supervising control room operations, and implementing emergency management procedures.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and planning, delivering, and supporting training and resources for both security teams and operational stakeholders
- Strong experience managing security services, emergency response, and crowd management in public venues, including large-scale events and VIP protection
- Strong knowledge of security, licensing, emergency management, and WHS legislation, including the NSW Security Industry Act 1997, related regulations, and relevant Australian and international standards. Technical expertise in electronic security systems, fire detection, public address, CCTV, and advanced alarm technologies aligned with museum standards
- Proven skills in procedure writing, policy development, incident reporting, investigations, intelligence analysis, contract management, and designing security training programs
Essential requirements
- Minimum 10 years operational security experience
- Must possess relevant security licences for NSW including 1AE and capable of achieving 2ABCD.
- Preferred/Capable of achieving Cert IV in Security and Risk Management and Cert IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor.
- A satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC).
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Check out our current exhibitions and events here.
Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
