Director Security & Emergency Operations

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, protect our customers and staff, and defend against emerging threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of people every day.

An exciting new opportunity has emerged with the role of Director Security & Emergency Operations within Sydney Trains Rail Operations branch. This is a high-profile strategic leadership role that will lead the development and implementation of Sydney Trains security strategy, security programs and operational security activities to improve network performance and support the establishment of a safe and secure journey and security of the network. In addition, the role is accountable for business resilience and emergency preparedness and leading the Rail Fire and Emergency capability

In this role, you'll:

Report to the Head of Rail Operations, and as the leader of the security and emergency operations teams, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the security operations for Sydney Trains including monitoring, investigations and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide strategic security advice and recommendations to key stakeholders and senior executives.
• Deliver assessments on known threats and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.
• Lead the development and implementation of emergency and crisis preparedness processes and procedures for the Sydney Trains and NSW Trains network.
• Lead and direct the Rail Fire and Emergency capability to ensure a coordinated response to emergencies.

Please see the role description and Information Pack for more information.

About You

• You are an experienced security and intelligence professional with strong people skills looking for an opportunity to contribute to world class railway within an organisation that is subject to high levels of public scrutiny.
• You have proven capability to ensure organisational preparedness for an effective response to emerging security threats.
• You have the ability to manage both the diversity and complexity of security matters and associated risk in a sensitive political environment in providing the most effective strategy and operational plans to enable optimum train services across the network.
• Maintaining a National Security Clearance (NV1) is a prerequisite.
• You bring demonstrated knowledge and experience in crisis and emergency management.
• You have strong stakeholder management skills with experience in leading a function within a high reliability / high risk working environment, a large and complex industrial and/or public sector organisation.
• Adaptable in nature, you lead by example with the ability to drive change and to motivate team members towards achieving business objectives.

Who we are

Sydney Trains provides train services throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and was established in July 2013.  Our mission is to keep Sydney moving by delivering safe, clean, reliable, customer-focused, and efficient rail services.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 6th July 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact ALEX.BURR@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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