Manager Physical Security & Authorisations (Brisbane)

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**: We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**Life at Powerlink**: As Manager Physical Security and Authorisations
- you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
- Health & wellbeing perks, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.
- Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

**Find a career that matters and lasts**: Working closely with the General Manager, Operational Engineering
- you will play a pivotal role in managing and controlling physical access and security across Powerlink's operational sites. Your leadership will be crucial in developing and executing strategies to grant access, protect, and monitor physical assets, as well as implementing first-line assurance activities to ensure effective controls are in place.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive 24/7 physical security and access strategy, including the creation of security operations protocols to monitor and protect all Powerlink operational sites.

Leading a team, you will drive continuous improvement in Powerlink’s technology services by investigating and implementing new and emerging technologies. You will enjoy tackling complex problems that require deep analysis of unpredictable issues and multiple variables.

You will also lead the development and delivery of professional technical expertise in Physical Security and Site Access solutions, including Operational Asset Management and asset strategies. Additionally, you will represent Powerlink internally and externally by participating in technical committees, working groups, and conferences, showcasing Powerlink’s innovative and cutting-edge practices.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you'll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

**The community you will join**: As a key member of the Operational Engineering team, you will hold critical responsibilities that encompass pivotal actions, such as facilitating training for Field based personnel to improve their understanding of the latest in physical security, as well as formulating and implementing strategies to enhance physical security in line with established objectives, devising holistic solutions that drive improvements across the division.

**Your expertise**:

- Degree level qualification in Electrical Engineering or tertiary qualification in Security or tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management
- C class drivers license

With strong business acumen, you excel in adopting contemporary working methods, thinking critically, and understanding key business drivers. You translate these insights into sound commercial principles across all areas of responsibility.

You bring demonstrated experience in developing and delivering Asset Strategy standards and strategies within an operational environment. Additionally, you drive the continuous development of expertise, staying abreast of the latest technological advancements.

You have demonstrated ability to drive safety strategies, policies, and practices, showcasing personal engagement by proactively identifying risk areas and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Your flexibility and adaptability within teams, along with your proficiency in navigating evolving markets, are crucial. We value autonomy, proactive engagement, and mature problem-solving skills.

**Be the start of every possibility**: There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

- ** A career that matters and lasts**: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- ** Unique work and the chance to grow**: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- ** People who love to support and share**: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

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