Security Systems Officer

About the Role

Reporting to the Security Systems Coordinator, the Security Systems Officer will support and facilitate the day-to-day operations of all electronic and physical security systems. The role ensures that security systems are operational, secure and meet the needs of the organisation. Working in consultation with the Security Systems Coordinator, the Security Systems Officer will deliver advice and recommendations into projects and required security systems that ensure the University delivers best practice physical security to staff, students and the community when necessary. The Security Systems Officer will also provide a degree of input into security systems as they pertain to new buildings and refurbishments.

While the Security Systems Officer reports to and receives general direction from the Security Systems Coordinator, the incumbent will work with a considerable degree of autonomy and may have supervisory responsibility of technical and other non-professional staff on occasions.

To view more information about the role please view the PD.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Broad knowledge of complex IT networks, technical or security systems
• Extensive experience with access control, CCTV, alarm systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail as to limit ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently under general direction. Ability to always exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with management and staff at all levels, and to effectively influence the adoption of best practice strategies. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation as well as relevant University policies and procedures
• Well-developed conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets
• Demonstrated skills experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical fields or an equivalent combination of experiences and /or education//training (Essential)
• Valid Security License (preferable)
• Valid First Aid Certificate Level 2 (preferable)
• Victorian Security Advisor and Equipment Installers Licence or progress towards (preferable)

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications will close on Thursday 22 May. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. 

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. 

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. 

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. 

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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