Security Systems Officer

Campus Management

• Long term Technology Focussed future.
• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: Level 6 $84,665 – $89,477 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

Campus Management is responsible for planning, designing, developing, and managing the University’s campus and property portfolio to support teaching, research and campus life. Campus Management delivers a range of university-wide services including strategic planning, property management, facilities operations, major projects and developments, sustainability, landscape, security and transport.

Within the Central Service Delivery Centre (SDC) sits Campus Management’s Maintenance and Operations team. The role shares accountability for the operational delivery of Campus Management services and its primary customers are the Central Units and the University’s estate.

About the opportunity

You will be responsible for the design, administration, and support of all UWA security technology systems, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency of operations to meet end-users and organisational requirements in compliance to the university’s policies and standards and relevant Australian standards.

You will be responsible for determining the security infrastructure to ensure an appropriate level of security risk mitigation. You will work with external vendors to implement agreed security installations and be responsible for testing completion of installs and compliance.

You will manage the structure of access control groups and provide both training and support across arrange of internal groups and stake holders.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Relevant experience in the management of access control systems and access control groups and associated technologies
• Experience and management expertise in technical fields involving electronic security systems
• Considerable experience in developing and reviewing technical documentation
• Experience in providing end-user training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high-level consultation and negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and email
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and manage a substantial area
• Considerable experience in project management of security installations

Note: A current National Police Clearance (NPC) is a requirement of this position.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  P22 367 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Security Systems Officer] - Position Number [305270] - Level [6].pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 26 October 2022

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Craig MacKenzie at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:12 Oct 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:26 Oct 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time