Manager Security Operations

About Us:

Welcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await. 

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for 125 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world.

There’s no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians. 

Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired every day by the world-class precious metal products we work together to refine, design, produce and then distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present — as leaders in sustainability and inclusion.

At The Perth Mint, you’ll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well-being matters — striking the right work-life balance with compassionate team benefits. And if your career goals change, you’ll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Flexible work options available
• Extended leave options including purchased leave, leave at half pay and access to pro-rata long service leave
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Paid parental leave and secondary carer’s leave available after 6 months service. 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 6 weeks paid secondary care giver’s leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to be part of our wide and active range of Employee Resourcing Groups: Reconciliation, Gender, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), Disability, Mental Health and Neurodiversity, and Perth Mint with Pride
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Income protection after an accident or illness
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program, ongoing wellbeing initiatives, and workplace community building spaces
• Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website

So go on, make your mark. If you are excited by this role and want to join the team at the iconic Perth Mint, apply today.

In this role you will be responsible for the day to day operations of the security function at The Perth Mint. You will be tasked to work with internal and external stakeholders to manage The Perth Mints physical security risks and associated operations. Here you will lead and develop the security team to ensure a harmonious and cohesive team environment.

Your role as a Manager Security Operations will involve:

• Assist with the development and implementation of the Perth Mint Security strategic plan
• Responsible for the Security operations team – including managing health, safety and fatigue, career planning and workforce management
• Oversee and proactively maintain security management systems, CCTV, access control and intruder detection, including issuing access cards and keys and ensure they are functional and meeting performance standards
• Provide training and mentoring to the security team
• Manage the security inspection and audit program with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage security for events and functions at The Perth Mint, including planning and risk assessment
• Assist with the development and implementation of asset management programs for all Security technology and associated infrastructure
• Assist and support the implementation of security projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain partnerships with and support Western Australian Police (WAPOL), WA Gold Stealing Detection Unit (GSDU) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) and other agencies in their investigations, through the internally approved sharing of required information
• Ensure the Mint’s assets, including vaults and its people are protected and secure, supported by adequate policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Perth Mint logistics to ensure best practice for the safety and secure transportation of precious metals
• Assist with strategic security reviews, consider intelligence data, analyse strengths and weaknesses of the Mint’s security, and implement action plans to appropriately strengthen the overall security of the Mint’s business across all sites
• Assist with the development of security awareness training for various staff members on general current security risks and threats
• Develop and maintain security procedures ensuring compliance with legal obligations and best practice
• Manage security clearances, which may require liaison with internal departments to ensure National Police clearance guidelines are met
• Conduct internal and external investigations when necessary

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership based security role
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams (including shift workers)
• Experience managing daily security operations
• Strong technical security knowledge
• Experience in security and/or law enforcement
• Certificate/Diploma in a security related discipline (desirable)
• Certificate/Diploma in Security and Risk Management and Operations (desirable)

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please submit your application.

Applications close on 25 October 2024. The Perth Mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Inclusion is at the core of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

We encourage applications from a range of candidates, including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We recognise that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to recruitment@perthmint.com.

To learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives please visit our website.