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Security Technician

AHT Group · Adelaide, South Australia

Type
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago

Overview

Your security licensing, incident response discipline, and experience with access control and CCTV systems are directly applicable.

About this role

Security Technician

South Australia | Full-time

$43–$50 per Hour + Vehicle

+ Career Growth Opportunities

About AHT Group

AHT Group is a South Australian electrical, communications, nurse call, and security services company with a strong reputation across health, aged care, and commercial environments. AHT has built long-term client relationships over the years, delivering complex integrated systems work that keeps critical facilities running.

As a Security Technician you’ll lead the configuration, integration and testing of our electronic security systems. This role may be fluid across both installation projects and service troubleshooting.

Your responsibilities will include

Technical Responsibilities

  • Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and system upgrades
  • Support CCTV, IP surveillance, access control, intercom, and intrusion detection systems
  • Install network hardware and associated technologies
  • Prepare technical reports and service documentation

Project and Client Management

  • Liaise directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and technical support
  • Assist with project planning and system design
  • Interpret architectural drawings
  • Create cable schedules, drawings, and documentation
  • Prepare minor quotations and technical recommendations
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and project teams
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications

Leadership

  • Mentor apprentices, trainees, and junior technicians
  • Share technical knowledge and support team development
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business

Systems Experience (Highly Regarded)

Experience with any of the following platforms will be highly advantageous:

  • Gallagher
  • Inner Range Integriti
  • Tecom
  • Milestone
  • NX Witness
  • SALTO
  • Avigilon

Don't tick every box? We still encourage experienced security technicians to apply.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

  • Current Security Industry Licence
  • Current Open Registration Licence (with relevant endorsements)
  • Construction Industry White Card
  • Working With Children Check
  • National Police Clearance
  • Current South Australian Driver's Licence
  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

Highly Regarded

  • simPRO Suite Experience
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP/Yellow Card)
  • Working at Heights
  • Healthcare, Government, or Education sector experience

Why Join AHT Group?

· Fully maintained company vehicle with fuel card

· Mobile phone and laptop provided

· On call allowance

· Rostered Days Off (RDOs)

· Flexible working arrangements

· Ongoing training and manufacturer certifications

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Uniforms and PPE supplied

· Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of projects

· Work on high-profile healthcare, aged care, education, and government projects

Apply Now

Whether you're an experienced Security Service Technician, Senior Technician, Commissioning Specialist, or a recently qualified tradesperson looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Two Current Referees
  • enquiries@ahtgroup.com.au

About security roles for ex-police

Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Police experience explicitly valued
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Security operations
  • Team & shift leadership

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