AddressAbout the role
The City is responsible for the management of over $3 billion of community assets, including community buildings and public open spaces requiring asset protection (Physical Security).
This position is directly accountable and responsible for leading and supervising the City’s Building Security Services IT/OT team and service delivery. The position is primarily focused on managing, monitoring, and maintaining the City’s Physical Security computing environment. This includes systems, applications, servers, infrastructure and networks to ensure optimal performance, security, and integrity of systems that provide asset protection and enhance safety for City of Swan staff, visitors and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting and administering the City’s on-premises enterprise Physical Security solution stack including electronic security management systems (access control and intruder detection), video surveillance systems (CCTV), electronic key safe systems and intercom systems that protect and secure the City’s assets and underpin the City’s on-premises Security Control Room.
- Ongoing monitoring of operational status of the Physical Security computing environment, troubleshooting and resolving any issues arising.
- Supporting and administering the on-premises Microsoft Active Directory and domain services for the City’s Physical Security computing environment.
- Directing and managing external security contractors delivering specialist IT/OT engineering and technician services.
- Working with vendors to support the City’s Physical Security IT / OT operations, including project scoping, project implementation, system and hardware maintenance, and other processes.
- Working with other IT and peer teams to ensure standards and technologies are in line with the City’s overall technical direction and security posture.
- Ensuring the team deliver outstanding customer service and be community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community.
- Act as the SME in the IT/OT team and provide technical advice.
- Complete all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public, and that of other workers.
The incumbent is required to obtain and hold current WA Security Consultant and Security Installer Licenses and possess in-depth knowledge and experience in IT and OT governance, best practices, processes, relevant technologies and infrastructure.
About you
Ideally you will have:
- Relevant tertiary (degree or post graduate) or equivalent relevant experience
- Established experience and understanding of an IT or OT Systems Administrator role within a Government and / or Commercial environment
- Current Security Consultant and Security Installer Licences (Class 2) or Must be willing and able to obtain (within agreed timeframe)
- Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
About working with us
You will also enjoy benefits including
- Flexibility to balance work and life with a 9 day fortnight
- Up to 16.5% Superannuation
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance and free parking
About the City
The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
For queries please contact Matthew Southern on 9267 9434.
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume via the link. Previous applicants need not to apply.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 5pm.
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position please submit an application as early as possible.
