Security Technician

Security Technician

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• 2 x Security Technician roles are available
• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Blacktown with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $85,546 - $89,070 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

Maintain and repair a variety of alarm, video surveillance, access control and other security systems that are installed in schools and provide end-users with instruction and advice in regard to the use of those systems.

This role is one of 6 Security Technician roles, the Security Maintenance team consists of 10 roles in total. The Security Maintenance team are responsible for operational management and maintenance over 2,200 schools and other Departmental sites across the state, and is bolstered by the Departments Facilities Maintenance Contract use of Local Contractors.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

• Extensive electronic security system experience at a technician level
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively and efficiently under pressure
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Customer service focussed attitude
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Driver’s licence – Class C.
• Willingness and ability to work in accordance with an after-hours on-call roster when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the state when required.
• Possession of the competence and experience required by a Class 2C Security Licence. (NB. Security Technicians employed by the Central Services unit are not required to hold a security licence due to an exemption provided by the Security Industry Regulation 2016.)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Current and ongoing renewal of a Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Benefits

• 38 hour working week with monthly RDOs (Rostered Day Off) and on-call allowance. 
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages), a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

Provide an example of when you were required to repair an unusual fault in a security system and describe the steps that you took to diagnose the fault and provide the customer with an efficient and effective solution. (300 word maximum)

Targeted Question 2

Describe a situation where you were explaining technical information, and the other person didn’t understand.  How did you handle that and what was the result? (Max 300 words) .

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date:  30 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Travis Marsh at travis.marsh2@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi at nabeel.abdalmadi@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.