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About the Role

The Senior Security Officer supports the Security Manager to ensure compliance with security obligations and report security-related issues. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the SOH Security Plan to ensure the protection of the Sydney Opera House as a building of cultural significance and a national icon.

Responsibilities

• Support the SM to ensure compliance and effective implementation of all SOPs for roving patrols and static posts that fosters a high performing and collaborative working environment across the ERPG department and SOH.
• Maintain a combined ‘Security and Customer service’ approach to tasks, incidents or emergencies ensuring that service delivery is timely, effective and efficient and that it meets the SOH Emergency Planning and Response Group standards.
• Assisting the Security Managers (SM) and Emergency Planning and Response Group (EPRG) Management team to deliver all aspects of security across SOH, including BAU requirements, Projects, events, Major events and team supervision.
• Backfill Venue Security Manager and Control Room Operator positions as required.
• Provide highly visible, mobile, pro-active security presence by constantly patrolling designated areas of the SOH precinct, and prevent unauthorised access to the building.
• Provide first level of support or escalation from Operational Security officers, internal and external stakeholders and patrons.
• Report security incidents to SOH Emergency Planning and Response Group management in accordance with SOH Security Reporting procedures, as required.
• Always maintain a consistently high standard of performance and personal presentation including fitness standards, in accordance with SOH Emergency Planning and Response Group standards and SOH Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.

Skills

• Security
• Customer service
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full Time
• Temporary (18 Months)

Experience Level

• Senior

Salary/Compensations

• Base wage $42.60 per hour plus 25.6% Composite Penalty and 12% Superannuation Contributions

Benefits

• 10% off onsite food and beverage outlets
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Access to salary packaging and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives
• Staff community groups
• Fitness Passport and complimentary wellbeing programs
• Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star performance rating
• Working for an organisation committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Complimentary tickets to shows

About the Company

• The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it’s one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW.
• Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.
• The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained.
• As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy 2024-2026, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care): Everyone feels welcome here, We better understand and connect with the community, We are future ready, We lead and inspire positive change.

Equal Opportunity

• The Opera House is an inclusive employer that recognises everyone is unique. The organisation welcomes you for who you are – as you are. So if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss.
• Even if you think you’d be a great fit, but don’t necessarily tick every box in the role description, please get in touch.
• We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace.
• We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, people who are d/Deaf and/or with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, neurodiverse, refugees and the LGBTQIA+ community.