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Regional Security Manager – Security Operation

Ultimo Campus

Permanent Full-Time position

Salary package up to $156,038.74, includes a base salary range of $124,547 - $137,476 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. 

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. 

We invest in our people 

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. 

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options. 

About the role 

The Regional Security Manager – Security Operation is responsible for the security operations and security services across the organisation to protect people and assets.

Based in Ultimo, Sydney, the role is required to undertake regular intrastate travel and be contactable for emergency situations afterhours.

About You  

TAFE NSW is seeking a Regional Security Manager – Security Operation with demonstrated expertise in establishing strong stakeholder relationships and providing comprehensive protective security advice, along with the hands on management of security services across large people service and multi-site organisations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge in managing security operations and security services across a large multi-site service organisation.  Security services include, external security guard and patrol contract management, risk assessments, incident investigations, procedure creation and implementation.

To be successful in this role you must have the following: 

• Possess a current NSW Police class 2A security licence.  
• Certificate IV Security Risk Management or equivalent and / or Professional certification – CPP or PSP
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong stakeholder relationships, provide expert electronic, physical and protective security advice to a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve the required outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing security operations within a large people service organization, with large numbers of employees, across multiple geographical dispersed sites.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. 

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications Close: 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 26th October 2025

To apply for this role, click 'apply' and provide: 

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your licences and qualifications
• A response to the two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words each) 

Targeted Question 1: Provide an example where you directly manage the security operation for a large service Multi site organisation. Outline your direct accountabilities, scope, KPI’s and key achievements.

Targeted Question 2: Provide an example where you directly manage the security service contracts (guards and patrols) for a large service multi-site organisation.  Outline your management approach to ensure contract service delivery and actions taken where non-compliance / breach of SLA is identified.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kayla Smith, kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Bill Colby, Senior Manager Security and Resilience, bill.colby@tafensw.edu.au   

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.   

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.  

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.