
National Head of Security
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Assetlink Tennyson Point, New South Wales, Australia
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About Assetlink
Established in 1993, Assetlink is an Australian owned facilities services provider with over 2,500 people serving over 1200 customers nationwide. Specialising in the provision of standalone cleaning and security services or a tailored integrated solution, Assetlink support businesses to manage their assets and operations in the commercial, retail, aviation, health & aged care and mining sectors.
About Assetlink
Established in 1993, Assetlink is an Australian owned facilities services provider with over 2,500 people serving over 1200 customers nationwide. Specialising in the provision of standalone cleaning and security services or a tailored integrated solution, Assetlink support businesses to manage their assets and operations in the commercial, retail, aviation, health & aged care and mining sectors.
The Role
Assetlink is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and strategic National Head of Security to lead our security operations across Australia. This executive role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our guarding services and ensuring our national portfolio is aligned with compliance, quality, client expectations, and our broader business strategy.
Reporting directly to the General Manager - Operations, you will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing national operations, driving innovation, and managing stakeholder relationships at the highest level. We are open to seeing candidates from Sydney or Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a national security workforce across multiple high-profile client sites
- Deliver strategic and operational leadership across Assetlink's security portfolio
- Ensure compliance with all security licensing requirements, employment law, and relevant legislation, including the Security Services Industry Award
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Collaborate with senior leadership, State Managers, and Client Relationship Managers to enhance service delivery
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across national operations
- Manage contract mobilisation, transitions, and performance
- Deliver expert risk management, incident response, and audit oversight
- Partner with the Business Development team on tenders and new opportunities
- Oversee workforce planning, rostering efficiency, and commercial performance
- Promote a safety-first, values-led culture across all security teams nationally
- Minimum 5 years' senior-level experience leading large-scale security operations (national or multi-state)
- In-depth knowledge of security industry legislation, licensing obligations, and industrial relations frameworks
- Strong understanding of the Security Services Industry Award and its application across multi-jurisdictional teams
- Certificate IV or higher in Security and Risk Management (Diploma preferred)
- Valid Security Licence
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive operational profitability
- Extensive experience managing complex client relationships and large, diverse workforces
- Proven leadership capability with a passion for safety, compliance, and service delivery
- High level of resilience, adaptability, and professional integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- National leadership role with real impact
- Work with a passionate, professional, and supportive executive team
- Be part of a rapidly growing and values-driven organisation
- Lead innovation in one of Australia's trusted facilities and security service providers
- Attractive remuneration package
- Opportunities for future growth and development
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Assetlink's Diversity Commitment
Assetlink is committed to maintaining, growing and supporting our diverse and inclusive culture, by seeking and promoting diversity within each of our work sites. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. Currently, Assetlink is representative of around 80 nationalities, speaking 59 different languages. Assetlink recognises the benefits of diversity in creating amazing customer experiences, increasing productivity and encouraging business growth.Seniority level
- Seniority levelExecutive
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management
- IndustriesFacilities Services
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