Security Technology & Systems Manager

Be at the forefront of security innovation at Melbourne Airport! Join us to lead security technology management, upgrades, and integration, ensuring compliance and resilience. Champion security culture, support operational excellence, and drive cutting-edge trials in partnership with our technology suppliers.

This position will support Head of Security in the management of Security technology assets including their compliance, procurement, maintenance service contracts, resilience plans, supplier relationships, software optimisation and upgrades, connectivity, and provide subject matter expertise to all projects and stakeholders.

The position will also work within the Access Control and CCTV upgrade projects to ensure the cutover to a new enterprise solution is a seamless process and security risks are mitigated. The role will be responsible for all security technology knowledge, systems and integration in-line with Melbourne Airport's corporate strategy. 

It will provide security leadership both for Melbourne Airport and its customer base and champion the security culture. The position will assist in the preparation of proposals, budgets and financial management documents, and support business cases/plans designed to realise security enhancements for screening equipment, Access control and CCTV, and automated identity and document verification.

This role will also support the ‘day of operations’ with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management, service levels, crisis management, and management of associated security compliance requirements.

We are also approaching a period of world-leading trials of security technology in conjunction with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Open Architecture (OA) solution providers. This role will be at the forefront of innovation, trials, and collaboration with the suppliers.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of service maintenance contracts for security equipment suppliers including: invoice assurance, KPI and financial abatements, budget and Airline agreement cost allocations, and general performance.
• Development of security technology service maintenance contracts including to ensure: day of operations is supported through agreed service levels, value for the airport and airlines is achieved, and all operational risks are considered.
• Ensure all equipment is operating compliant with Aviation Transport Security Regulations and associated Dept. Of Home Affairs/CISC notices.
• Assure the security of the physical cutover of access control system project and its optimised integration with CCTV and other operating systems.
• Ensure all security equipment is Safe to operate
• Support Crisis team and projects and design with Security technology subject matter expertise
• Deliver security technology innovation trials in AI/ML and OA and in collaboration with OEMs and APAM ICT. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Aviation, Security, engineering, information technology, or relevant industry experience prefferred. 
• Solid experience in the field of aviation, security, operations, or technology.
• Experience in managing multiple supplier contracts, measuring performance against KPIs, and driving performance, and managing supplier costs.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing relevant aviation legislation and regulations or other similar legislation.
• Demonstrated decision making capability to meet operational priorities and budgets. 
• Effective communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop written and verbal briefs for equipment funding, projects, the government security regulator, and supplier management.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.