VPS 6.1: $130,673 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
Full Time / Ongoing
Closing date for application: 5pm on 04 May 2025

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Security Manager to lead strategic, professional and cost-effective security and emergency management services at current and future NGV sites and provide subject matter expertise and advice to senior stakeholders.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Facilities and Security to deliver strategic and professional security and emergency management services for the NGV that represent museum best practice and meet all compliance requirements. Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading, managing and motivating the Security team, both internal and external, including instilling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Overseeing the recruitment of external security personnel to ensure the best fit for the Gallery.
• Leading the preparation and management of strategic frameworks for security and emergency management, including strategic plans, policies, systems, technologies and procedures, and associated budgets. Preparing high-level reports and briefing papers for the Council of Trustees, sub Committees of the Council, Executive Management Team and other stakeholders as required.
• Providing expert security and emergency management advice to the NGV Executive team and senior staff. Championing a positive security and emergency management culture and embedding efficient and effective security and emergency management, awareness and practices.
• Working collaboratively with Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project partners, contractors and consultants to plan for the design and construction of The Fox: NGV Contemporary and the surrounding urban garden.

To be successful, you will have relevant tertiary qualification coupled with strong record of achievement in a strategic security role. You will have experience and knowledge of the current security and emergency management sector, systems and technologies, including Counter-Terrorism, Artificial Intelligence, Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems and CCTV systems.

You pay attention to words, expressions and body language, recognise and restrain inappropriate emotions during a situation or interaction, are committed to the public interest and operate in a manner that is consistent with the organisation’s code of conduct. You maximise effectiveness by selecting, developing and managing a high performing team, ensuring staff are actively deployed through effective workforce planning practices, build team commitment by demonstrating personal conviction, professionalism and motivate others to deliver against goals.

Prior experience in a compliance driven security environment, with experience in development of quality focussed policies, procedures and services, will be advantageous.

Diploma/Certificate IV Security Risk Management will be well regarded

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please go to ‘Begin Application’ and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 04 May 2025.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the Human Resources team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.