Security - Head of Precinct and Security Services

Venues NSW is a commerically focused agency of the NSW Government, encompassing the Sydney Cricket Ground and Allianz Stadium as well as major sporting and cultural stadiums and precincts in Sydney, Olympic Park, Parramatta, Newcastle and Wollongong. The network of stadiums and entertainment centres host in excess of 5 million people a year at more than 500 events and is a key contributor to the economy.
Venues NSW takes an intergrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content.
ABOUT YOU
Reporting to the General Manager - Safety, Security & Facilities the Head of Security and Precinct Services will be responsible for the leadership, planning, implementation, monitoring, and review of precinct services, including transport, parking, security and emergency planning on precinct lands managed and operated by Venues NSW.
This role will require extensive stakeholder and contract management working closely with your team and liaising with internal departments, external stakeholders, on-site contractors, tenants, and external agencies on a regular basis.
The role must ensure that all site security/event security and transport planning and delivery is undertaken in a planned and effective manner. Working closely with staff and liaising with internal departments, onsite contractors, tenants, and external agencies on a timely basis. The Head of Security & Precinct Services will be responsible for developing and effectively managing all internal associated policies and personnel.
ABOUT YOU
To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate previous extensive experience in stakeholder and contract management. You will have previous experience managing a large team with knowledge and experience in major event security. You will have demonstrated experience resolving challenging situations, planning of parking and large precinct traffic management along with your passion to ensure the safety of patrons, Members and staff.
To be considered for this opportunity, it is essential that the applicants have
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive industry experience and professional skills related to security, facilities and precinct management.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ operational event security experience including proven ability to provide strong people leadership, stakeholder management, operational security planning, supervision, training and education of team members.
- Previous experience developing strategies for large precincts while managing multiple stakeholders.
- Current NSW Security Licence - 1ACE and 2A.
- Flexibility in work hours including weekends, public holidays and out of hour work

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Why Work For Us
- Competitive Salary Package
- Career development opportunities and progression in a one-of-a-kind facility
- Access to the Sporting Club of Sydney facilities
- Other benefits associated with working with major sport and entertainment venues
- Dedicated and high performing team

**Please note**: Applicants must be Australia citizens or permanent residents to be considered and will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check Venues NSW values social and cultural diversity and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and the principles of workplace gender equality and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to apply.