Protective Security Officer

Thales
Melbourne
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Security & Public SafetySkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Customer-focused approach","Calm under pressure","Risk management"]

Provide frontline protective security across Defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sites as part of Thales’ newly established in-house security team. Maintain a visible security presence via patrols and site checks, respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies, and manage site access including visitors and contractor approvals. Support security compliance, reporting, and risk management while building strong relationships and promoting a positive security culture in Melbourne CBD.

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Protective Security Officer

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Job Summary

Provide frontline protective security across Defence, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sites as part of Thales’ newly established in-house security team. Maintain a visible security presence via patrols and site checks, respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies, and manage site access including visitors and contractor approvals. Support security compliance, reporting, and risk management while building strong relationships and promoting a positive security culture in Melbourne CBD.
Location: Melbourne
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain a visible security presence through patrols, site checks, and security assurance activities.
  • •Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies quickly and professionally.
  • •Manage site access, visitor coordination, and contractor approvals.
  • •Support security compliance, reporting, and risk management activities.
  • •Build strong relationships with employees, visitors, and stakeholders while promoting a positive security culture.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:SuperGym MembershipPaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in security, Defence, law enforcement, emergency services, or a similar operational environment.
  • •Strong knowledge of security, risk management, and site safety practices.
  • •Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
  • •Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • •Eligibility to obtain and maintain a relevant State or Territory Security Licence for the role.
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementCustomer-focused approachCalm under pressureRisk management

Eligibility

Nationality:Australian National
Security Clearance:Defence security clearance

Company Brief

Thales
Designs and delivers advanced systems and services for aerospace, defence, security, and digital identity and cybersecurity markets, serving government and commercial customers worldwide.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2000
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