Security Coordinator

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing and fixed term roles available

Organisation: Parliament of Victoria

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Trades and Services

Reference: VG/002568C

At the Department of Parliamentary Services, our employees are the key to our success. Together, we deliver innovative, professional and apolitical services to support our elected representatives and the democratic process.

**Security Coordinator**
**Department of Parliamentary Services**

**About the role**

The Department of Parliamentary Services is recruiting for a passionate, customer focused Security Coordinator to supervise, roster and lead a team of Security Officers.

As the Security Coordinator, you will ensure all security posts at Parliament House are appropriately staffed and all day-to-day security processes are performed to a high standard.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading and supervising a team of skilled Security Officers, while providing regular training on security procedures and equipment
- Creating work rosters ensuring all posts are staffed and ensuring all team members are appropriately briefed
- Coordinating security contractors as required, as well as building and maintaining relationships with service providers
- Coordinating the maintenance of all security screening equipment at Parliament House
- Assist in the collection and presentation of statistical data that accurately represents the team's output

The Department will provide you with training and develop your individual skills to help you build a successful career.

This exciting new role offers job security, work-life balance, a competitive market salary and generous entitlements.

Typically, you will work a 7 hour and 36 minute shift between the hours of 6:30am and 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. The nature of this role may require you to work a 7 hour and 36 minute shift between the hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm to support security services at the iconic Victorian Parliament House building.

**About you**

We are looking for a security professional with prior experience supervising and motivating a team within a similar security environment.

You will have good working knowledge and ability to train others on security requirements for security checkpoints and buildings including electronic security systems and screening devices such as baggage scanning and walk-through detection.

You have skills to:

- Develop complex work rosters to meet different service needs and communicate them effectively
- Be organised and have the ability to self-manage and prioritise tasks
- Proactively resolve issues
- Be an escalation point and handle sensitive situations in a diplomatic manner
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people
- Assist staff, visitors, and guests to make sure they have a positive experience
- Work well under a degree of pressure and contribute effectively as a team member
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks and prepare a range of correspondence, including reports

**Required qualifications**

To be considered, you must have a valid Private Security Individual Licence and Certificate II in Security Operations.

**It's a bonus if you**:

- have a Crowd Control Licence
- have a Certificate III in Security Operations
- have 2+ years' experience in a similar leadership role
- speak a second language

**Why join us?**

At the Department of Parliamentary Services, we offer many benefits including;
- generous parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- professional development and learning opportunities
- secure employment in an uncertain job market
- a competitive salary with salary progression
- generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave
- reward and recognition programs to celebrate your achievements

For more information about a career with us, visit our website.

**How to apply**

**The process from here**

Applicants will be required to undertake competency testing to assess their suitability for the role.

If you are a successful, you will be required to obtain or provide:

- a National Name and Fingerprint Check
- a Working with Children Check
- a Workers Compensation History Check
- a pre-employment medical assessment and be declared medically fit for all duties
- evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment

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