Salary range applicable (pending approval of new Enterprise Agreement)

VPS 6.1: $155,266 - $181,525 total remuneration per annum (including superannuation)

Ongoing, Full Time Position
Closing date for application: 5pm on 09 July 2025

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Security Manager to lead strategic, professional and cost-effective security and emergency management services at NGV’s iconic facilities (NGV International and the Ian Potter Foundation: NGV Australia). The Security Manager will also play a pivotal role in shaping the future security operations at The Fox: NGV Contemporary, the largest contemporary art gallery in Australia, due to open in 2028.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Key responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project partners, contractors and consultants to plan for the design and construction of The Fox: NGV Contemporary and the surrounding urban garden.
• Shaping the future security and emergency operations at The Fox: NGV Contemporary, and leading the transition of the services, systems and team to a three-site model.
• Leading, managing and motivating the Security team, both internal and external, including instilling a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Overseeing the recruitment of external security personnel to ensure the best fit for the Gallery.
• Leading the preparation and management of strategic frameworks for security and emergency management, including strategic plans, policies, systems, technologies and procedures, and associated budgets. Preparing high-level reports and briefing papers for the Council of Trustees, sub Committees of the Council, Executive Management Team and other stakeholders as required.

To be successful, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification coupled with a strong record of achievement in a strategic security role. You will have experience and knowledge of the current security and emergency management sector, systems and technologies, including Counter-Terrorism, Artificial Intelligence, Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems and CCTV systems.

Prior experience in a compliance driven security environment, with experience in development of quality focussed policies, procedures and services, will be advantageous.

Diploma/Certificate IV Security Risk Management will be well regarded.

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please click on ‘Apply’ and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 09 July 2025.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the Human Resources team at [email protected] or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.