Security Manager - Health and Education

1w1 week ago

Downer

AU · Full-time · A$110,000 – A$140,000

About this role

We currently have an opportunity for a Security Manager to join our Health and Education team at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). In this role, you will play a key part in delivering safe, compliant and high-performing security and car parking services that support critical healthcare operations.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of security and car parking services, ensuring performance, safety and compliance outcomes are consistently achieved. Your day-to-day work involves providing inclusive leadership to a diverse team, fostering engagement, capability development and a strong safety-first culture.

You will partner with key stakeholders including healthcare clients to build trusted relationships and deliver exceptional service experiences. This role also requires monitoring financial performance, budgets and reporting to ensure sustainable and efficient service delivery.

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. With over 26,000 people, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas, and we actively celebrate diversity.

Requirements

Proven experience in security or a comparable operational environment, with leadership experience in complex service settings
Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance requirements and security systems within regulated environments
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
Commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets, performance data and operational outcomes
A proactive, people-focused mindset with a passion for safety, inclusion and continuous improvement
A strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients

Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of security and car parking services, ensuring performance, safety and compliance outcomes are consistently achieved
Provide inclusive leadership to a diverse team, fostering engagement, capability development and a strong safety-first culture
Partner with key stakeholders including healthcare clients to build trusted relationships and deliver exceptional service experiences
Monitor financial performance, budgets and reporting to ensure sustainable and efficient service delivery
Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, contributing to enhanced operational performance and better outcomes for the community
Oversee security systems and risk management protocols within the hospital environment
Coordinate incident response and emergency procedures in a healthcare setting

Benefits

Training and development to support and diversify your career
With 30% of vacancies filled internally, you'll find real opportunities to advance your career
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most