Security Defence Area Operations Manager

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Wilson Security Full time

Majura precinct ACT Canberra
- Join a strong growing team

Wilson Security is the leading provider in the provision of security services across Australia and New Zealand. Our services are supported by a highly experienced management team, industry-leading expertise and a strong local and national structure. We are committed to becoming Australasia’s leading provider of integrated Security Solutions. Wilson Security has an established Blue Chip national client portfolio which is in a period of significant growth

**SECURITY DEFENCE AREA OPERATIONS MANAGER**

**About the Role**
We are seeking a full-time Area Operations Manager to manage a dynamic and diverse portfolio of Defence facilities in ACT, in support of the Regional Security Manager and our Mission to deliver outstanding service to Defence.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Leading & monitoring contract compliance in line with contractual KPIs
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management
- Liaising with key stakeholders on matters of site performance, reporting, service delivery, operational reviews, and opportunities for improvement & innovation
- Providing accurate and timely information on performance, variances and accompanying action plans to Regional Security Manager
- Participate in the management of customer complaints, disputes, and issue resolution.

**To be considered for this position, you will have**:

- Business and commercial acumen
- Strong leadership and management skills
- The ability to generate innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction
- The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work with conflicting time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Broad knowledge in the security services industry is desirable across physical and electronic security sectors
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, in particular, MS Office and MS Excel
- Must hold or have the ability to obtain an NV1Security Clearance (Must be an Australian Citizen)
- A current Security Licence is required

If you think you have what it takes to be a Wilson

Wilson Security is an employer of choice, and we engage with our people using a number of mediums, including online and in person. We offer Training and Development, Employee benefits, including a Wellbeing Hub, Health Insurance discounts and Employee Assistance Programs; we have an Innovation Council and a Corporate Social Responsibility team inspired to find innovative ways to connect with our people and the communities in which we work through fundraising, sponsorship and team building activities. In 2021, Wilson Security was recognised by our industry as the winner of the Outstanding Security Performance Awards for being an Outstanding Security Guarding Company as presented by the Australian Security Industry Association.

At Wilson Security, we are building a workforce that is representative of the community we protect.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with employment and career opportunities. We have an inclusive culture where innovation and teamwork are celebrated in many ways, including our monthly STRIVE awards.



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