Sydney Opera House Security Duty Manager Sought.
Sydney Opera House Security Duty Manager – Sydney Opera House is seeking a security duty manager.
The security duty manager is responsible for leading and managing the day to day security operations and emergency response to ensuring a safe and secure site and strong SOH security posture.
The security duty manager ensures the security operations team (including Venue Security Managers and indirectly Control Room Operators and Fire Safety Offers) comply with SOH policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure the team is prepared for emergency response and that public safety and security is monitored at all times.
This role will be responsible for providing strong leadership and developing strong rapport with team members through regular coaching, providing timely feedback and professional development opportunities to the team, whilst fostering an inclusive and respectful culture.
This position in conjunction with the Emergency Planning & Response Group (EPRG) Management team also assists with developing and implementing security plans taking into consideration infrastructure, resourcing and key stake holders such as presenters and members of the public.
As a leadership position within the EPRG team this role will also be skilled to cover Control Room, Fire Safety and Chief Warden in the event of an emergency, liaising with emergency services to minimise loss of life and damage to property or heritage values.
Sydney Opera House is looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- A minimum of 5 years’ management experience based with the Security/ Emergency Planning Response industry.
- Certificate IV or above in related security or management discipline.
- Comprehensive experience in contributing to the planning and delivery of high-profile security and safety services for dignitaries and in liaising with outside agencies and emergency services.
- Specialised knowledge, skills and management experience of contemporary operational security, control room operations and/or Fire safety teams within a complex environment is advantageous.
- Strong verbal communication and people management skills to manage conflict and grievance.
- Exceptional verbal and written skills to ensure compliance around incident reports and investigations.
- NSW SLED 1A Security Licence (2A is advantageous), NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol accreditation, Provide First Aid certificate and Valid NSW WWCC clearance.
- Knowledge of relevant Security and Safety Legislation.
Sydney Opera House Security Duty Manager Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 5-week’s annual leave
- Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives
- Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more
- Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
- Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Complimentary tickets to shows and more.
Sydney Opera House comprises multiple performance venues, which together host well over 1500 performances annually, attended by more than 1.2 million people. As one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, the site is visited by more than 8 million people annually, and approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour of the building each year.
This is a full-time role with a base salary of $A121,860 + 11 per cent superannuation – applications close April 21 at 11.59pm. Enquiries to Hayley at recruitment@sydneyoperahouse.com
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“Sydney Opera House Security Duty Manager Sought.”
