Security Systems Officer

Reporting to the Security Systems Coordinator, the Security Systems Officer supports the day-to-day operations of the University’s electronic and physical security systems, ensuring they are operational, secure, and aligned with organisational needs.

In collaboration with the Security Systems Coordinator, the Officer provides advice and recommendations for security-related projects, helping to deliver best-practice physical security for staff, students, and the broader community. The role also contributes to the design and implementation of security systems for new buildings and refurbishments.

Working with a high level of autonomy, the Security Systems Officer may occasionally supervise technical and non-professional staff while ensuring security solutions are effectively managed and maintained.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Broad knowledge of complex IT networks, technical or security systems
• Extensive experience with access control, CCTV, alarm systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail as to limit ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently under general direction. Ability to always exercise sound judgement

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant work experience or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical fields or an equivalent combination of experiences and /or education//training

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .

Applications Close: Monday 27th January 2025, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #LI-SW