We are seeking a dedicated Security & Investigations Coordinator to ensure that our security services meet the highest standards of service delivery at the University. This role is crucial in maintaining the safety and security of our community, as well as protecting university assets and premises. The successful candidate will report to the Security & Facilities Services Manager and will oversee security operations and investigations under broad direction.

In this position, you will assist in delivering exceptional security services and work closely with the operations team to maintain high standards at all times. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and managing major investigations and events, conducting risk assessments, providing leadership to the security team, and implementing proactive strategies to reduce risks and incidents on campus.

Collaboration is key in this role. You will regularly engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including Victoria Police, our contract security provider, and the broader university community. Additionally, you will perform various administrative and reporting tasks, participate in contract meetings, assist in the recruitment of contract personnel, and actively contribute to the university’s emergency response team.

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

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating human resources activities for staff in a busy environment, campus or in a similar large multi-site organization
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal interpersonal communication skills including the ability to prepare concise, accurate and informed reports as well as the ability to deliver security related presentations to both large and small groups
• Sound background in coordinating staff including a strong work ethic and leadership capabilities
• Must be confident, self-motivator possess the ability to multitask simultaneously

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

Qualifications
Knowledge or Training equivalent to a degree with at least 4 years’ subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience 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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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

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: Sunday 20th October 2024, 11pm

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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