At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate security operations and incident response across multiple campuses.
- Company: La Trobe University, a leading global institution in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, discounts on courses for staff and family.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus safety and community wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in security operations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 77175 - 94325 $ per year.
La Trobe University is seeking an experienced security professional to coordinate operational security and security-related incident response across its campuses and sites. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Campus Safety, this University-wide role will coordinate day-to-day security services, incident and emergency response, event-security readiness, procedures, training, exercises, reporting and operational assurance.
To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in security operations, incident response, emergency response and operational readiness within a complex, multi-site environment. You will also have strong stakeholder-management, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and accountable during incidents and disruption. Based at Bundoora, the role has University-wide responsibilities and requires regular travel to other campuses and sites.
Skills and knowledge required for the position:
- A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training, and/or experience.
- Demonstrated security and safety knowledge and proven operational oversight and experience in a complex, multi-site working environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating security operations, incident response, emergency response and operational readiness in an active or 24/7 environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing or monitoring outsourced security services, service-level requirements, contractor performance and key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and review operational procedures, response plans, training, exercises, and assurance activities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse incident information, investigations, trends, and patterns and use operational data to provide initiative-taking recommendations and management briefings.
- Demonstrated ability to operate or effectively use incident-reporting and security-operations systems, with experience in platforms such as Gallagher Command Centre, Milestone Integrated CCTV desirable or the equivalent.
Essential Compliance Requirements:
- Hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working with Children Check.
- Take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.
- Current Victorian driver licence with 'Car' listed under licence type.
- Hold a current Security Licence.
Flexible work arrangements, job-share applicants will be individually considered. Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses.
Why La Trobe:
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future.
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you'll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics.
Senior Coordinator, Security Operations, and Incident Response in Melbourne employer: La Trobe
La Trobe University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and shared accountability. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful research that impacts communities. The university also provides ample opportunities for professional growth through its sector-leading Leadership Academy, ensuring that all staff can develop their skills and excel in their careers.
