Security and Resilience Operations Officer

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

We’re currently looking for a Security & Resilience Operations Officer to join our Risk and Resilience Group for a 12 month fixed term. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

As a key member of the Risk and Resilience team, you’ll be instrumental in supporting the operational delivery of Urban Utilities’ security and resilience functions. This includes:

• Administering and maintaining emergency management and security systems.

• Supporting incident response, investigations and lessons learned reporting.

• Contributing to the delivery of threat assessments, security audits and risk evaluations.

• Coordinating internal and external stakeholder relationships, including emergency services and contractors.

• Supporting education, training and awareness activities across the organisation.

• Contributing to security-related projects and improvement programs.

• Participating in an on-call roster to support continuity of critical services.

About you:

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

We’d love to hear from you if you’re an experienced security and/or emergency management operations and system officer. You will also require;

• Familiarity with systems such as Gallagher or Genetec

• Strong planning, coordination and communication skills.

• Proven ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

• Commitment to Urban Utilities’ values of Safety, Service, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation.

• A diploma or certificate in a relevant discipline is highly regarded.

You’ll also need to meet security clearance requirements and be available for on-call duties.

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you.  Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family 

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply” to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our friendly Talent Team at [email protected]

Our Talent team & Hiring Managers kindly request that no unsolicited CVs are sent for this role.