Security Technician

at Johnson Controls
Published August 6, 2025
Location Melrose Park, Australia
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent.

At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter and safer since 1885 and our capabilities, depth of innovation, experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Our diverse global team offers the world’s largest portfolio of building products, digital technologies, software, and services to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Our mission is to continuously deliver the outcomes for our customers and partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So, let’s talk today!

Johnson Controls Australia leverages our building technology portfolio, along with decades of building technology experience, to deliver comprehensive and best in class, security solutions tailored to the unique needs of our customers.

About this role:

To support our ambitious business growth strategy within Service, we are looking for an experienced Security Technician to join our Security Service Team.

Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will be responsible for the servicing of existing Security Systems which may include: -

Commercial Intrusion Alarm systems

Electronic Access Control

High Security Intrusion Alarm systems

CCTV

Intercom

Duress systems

Quoting small rectification works

Managing small upgrades and fit outs

Your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

Customer relationship management

Driving a safe working culture

Diagnoses and fault finding of all security equipment.

Delivering preventative maintenance activities

Installation of small/medium commercial projects

Commissioning of small to medium commercial projects

Quoting of faults found on maintenance

Liaising with subcontractors during the commissioning of projects

Assisting the commercial projects team with new and existing works

Completion of supporting documentation in full and on time

Ensuring compliance with Security License requirements (as required by State requirements)

Where applicable – ensuring all clearances and accreditations are current and supporting documentation provided in order to fulfil your role.

The ideal candidate will have-

Experience across security control systems such as C-Cure, Gallagher EACS, Gallagher High Security Systems (Type1A and Class 5).

Experience across CCTV, NVRs, DVRs, LAN/WAN

Must be an Australian resident, who holds a valid driving licence, ACMA Cable Licence, Security licence and Building Industry Induction card

If operating within Defence or Government verticals, an AGSVA Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1 minimum) or the ability to obtain this clearance is essential

Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Strong network systems experience, routing, IP addressing, VLANS and PC related skills

Acting with urgency and delivering excellent Customer service with a ‘can do’ attitude

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work on their own within a team

Culture:

Across our 12 branches in Australia, our employees enjoy working within JCI because there is a supportive diverse culture, with a highly skilled workforce, accessibility to world class leading products with opportunities for individual growth and progression.

Benefits:

RDO's or paid overtime

Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to grow your professional career with external and internal courses.

Training and development opportunities available

Work/life balance is a key focus

If you are interested in this role, please click the Apply now button.