Customer Service and Security Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Security Team Leader to oversee security operations at our Darwin Data Centre. 

In this critical leadership role you will manage day-to-day security operations lead a high-performing frontline security team and ensure a safe compliant and professional environment. You will also act as the primary escalation point for incidents and operational issues maintaining high service standards and supporting customer-facing operations. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage daily security operations ensuring consistency compliance and professionalism across all shifts 
• Provide first-line leadership including performance management and team development 
• Act as the primary escalation point for incidents service requests and operational issues 
• Manage and maintain staff rosters in conjunction with contract security guard provider including leave planning and short-notice coverage 
• Ensure security coverage and operational resilience across the site 
• Uphold front-of-house presentation standards delivering a professional and customer-focused security service 
• Oversee incident management processes ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting 
• Maintain strong administrative and audit standards including record keeping and compliance documentation 
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in security processes systems and service delivery 

 About You 

You are a confident and composed security professional with strong leadership capability and operational awareness. You thrive in critical infrastructure environments can manage competing priorities and understand the importance of customer experience within a secure facility. 

We welcome applicants from non-traditional security backgrounds i.e. facilities operations aviation logistics customer operations control room hospitality leadership emergency response coordination or other high-accountability environments.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in a team leadership role within security facilities or operations 
• Understanding of incident management and physical security controls
• Experience contributing to security operations within critical infrastructure or similar regulated environments 
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a focus on accuracy and audit readiness 
• Ability to lead a customer-focused security function maintaining high service standards 
• Strong communication skills and sound decision-making ability under pressure 

Mandatory: 

• Australian Citizenship (required for AGSVA security clearance) 
• Ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA security clearance (NV1)

Highly desirable: 

• AGSVA security clearance  Baseline or NV1

Additional Information :

• Be part of a fast-growing future-focused technology company 
• Play a key role in supporting AI and digital infrastructure in Australia 
• Thrive in a collaborative inclusive and values-driven culture 
• Access career development and progression opportunities as we expand 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time