Security Technician

We currently have an opportunity for a Security Technician based on site at TAFE Southbank in Brisbane. Join our Health and Education team and play a key role in maintaining reliable electronic security, access control and safety systems across this important education precinct.Reporting to the Asset Manager, you’ll help deliver high-quality security services that support the safe, efficient and effective operation of the site. What You'll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Install, program and maintain Gallagher access control, CCTV and electronic security systems.
• Monitor system performance and promptly diagnose and rectify equipment faults or damage.
• Maintain security control room capability, including alarms, CCTV and emergency-response systems.
• Review technical requirements and recommend system improvements, upgrades and innovations.
• Deliver scheduled work safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards, KPIs and deadlines.

What You'll Bring

• Gallagher Access Control Certification and demonstrated Gallagher Command Centre experience.
• A current Security Installer Licence, Class 2 Technical, and Monitoring Licence.
• A current Structured Cabling Licence and an Open C Class Driver Licence.
• Certificate III in Technical Security is preferred.
• A Positive Notice Blue Card for child-related employment, or willingness to obtain one.

Experience across electronic security, access control, CCTV and emergency systems will be highly regarded. You’ll also bring strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to interpret technical plans and a customer-focused approach to working with stakeholders. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer? Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. What It Means To Belong At Downer We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• Real opportunities to advance your career, with 30% of vacancies filled internally.
• Perks@Downer, including healthcare, retail and vehicle-purchase discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds and ideas. We know diversity makes us stronger, and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome people of all ages, cultures, abilities and lived experiences, and especially encourage applications from people whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry. Even if your experience does not align perfectly with this role, we would still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply. Potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice and equitable access to opportunity.If you need support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We’re here to help you put your best foot forward.