Security Systems Officer
Security systems role within the Facility Management team
2-years fixed term, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location
HEW Level 5 salary + 17% superannuation and benefits
About the Role
Swinburne University is seeking a Security Systems Officer to join our Facility Management team to assist with the daily operations of all electronic and physical security systems - ensuring that security systems are operational, secure and meet the needs of our organisation.
In this role, you will provide feedback into current projects and required security systems that ensure the University delivers best practice physical security to the staff, students and the community who attend any of our Melbourne based campuses. You will work closely with the Security Systems Coordinator to advise on security systems as they pertain to new buildings and refurbishments.
While this role reports to and receives general direction from the Security Systems Coordinator, you will be required to work with a considerable degree of autonomy.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail as to limit ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently under general direction and continually 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.
- A working knowledge of complex IT networks and systems and experience with access control, CCTV, and alarm systems is preferred.
Qualifications
- Completion of a degree with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of experiences and /or education/training.
- A valid First Aid Certificate Level 2.
- A valid Security License.
- Victorian Security Advisor and Equipment Installers Licence or progress towards is preferred.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience.
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job.
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution.
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
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 Close: Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 11:00pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan.
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.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
