About the Consultancy
Join a leading international consultancy supporting enterprise and government clients across security, risk, and operational services. Our teams deliver trusted security operations, access control, and incident response services in highly regulated environments, ensuring safe, compliant, and resilient workplaces.
About the End Client
The end client is a major organisation operating within a high‑security, regulated environment, where physical security, access control, and incident management are critical. This role supports day‑to‑day security operations across corporate facilities, working closely with facilities, concierge, and security teams to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Security Operations Officer to manage physical and electronic security operations within a corporate or government environment.
You will be responsible for access control, visitor and contractor management, surveillance monitoring, incident response, and emergency procedures. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
This is a 12‑month contract, based in Sydney, with standard office hours and occasional after‑hours support for emergencies or scheduled maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electronic access control systems, including issuing access cards, setting privileges, monitoring alarms, and investigating alerts.
- Control visitor and contractor access in line with established procedures and deliver security briefings where required.
- Perform security escort duties within restricted areas.
- Monitor and investigate incidents using CCTV and video surveillance systems.
- Conduct regular security inspections and respond to security incidents.
- Coordinate security incidents and building emergency responses with the wider security team.
- Perform emergency warden and first aid duties as required.
- Coordinate security system maintenance activities, including vendor engagement, scheduling, and record keeping.
- Report security incidents, breaches, risks, and system issues and support audit activities.
- Provide support to concierge and facilities teams when required.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Government security policies, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information at all times.
- Previous experience in corporate or government security operations.
- Certificate III or IV in Security Operations or Government Security.
- Experience working with electronic access control, alarm systems, and CCTV.
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety principles.
- Experience working across multi‑site or large office environments.
- Knowledge of Australian Government security policies.
- Experience using Gallagher Command Centre or similar access control platforms.
- Australian Citizenship required.
- Must hold or be willing to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
- Must undergo a National Police Check.
- 12‑month contract with competitive day rate.
- Opportunity to work in a security‑critical, regulated environment.
- International consultancy environment with strong operational support.
- Hands‑on role with real responsibility across physical and electronic security operations.
- Stable, professional working environment with defined procedures and standards.
Please upload your CV to apply. Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps and may be required to complete additional selection criteria.
For further information, contact:
📞 Farbar Siddiq – 0489 922 211
📧 farbars@whizdom.com.au
Candidates must be willing to complete all required pre‑employment and security checks.
