Job Description
What To Expect
The Security & Loss Prevention Specialist is a hybrid role responsible for managing physical security operations and driving a proactive loss prevention strategy across Tesla’s facilities in Australia and New Zealand. This position requires a bias for action, a strong passion for protecting Tesla’s assets, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You will serve as the primary point of contact for security and LP matters, collaborating with cross-functional business partners, local authorities, and global security teams to mitigate risks, investigate incidents, and ensure operational effectiveness. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
What You'll Do
Physical Security & Risk Management
Manage physical security operations at all Tesla facilities within the defined geographical area, acting as the direct location security point of contact for internal and external purposes.Proactively identify, mitigate, and manage operational risks by coordinating with cross-functional business partners and local/state law enforcement, federal agencies, and community organizations.Conduct and coordinate site risk assessments and security surveys to continuously reduce security risks.Coordinate and manage responses to incidents addressing threats directed towards staff, physical assets, or operations, demonstrating the ability to lead emergency operations.Ensure proper implementation of new security policies and maintain oversight of various security systems and technologies.Provide first-line supervision, mentoring, and leadership to security staff.
Loss Prevention & Investigations
Lead, conduct, and deliver results regarding investigations of internal theft, external theft, fraud, and process gaps throughout the business.Perform reviews within the Security Loss Prevention program, ensuring outside parties adhere to Tesla’s sales terms and mitigating loss business-wide.Conduct informational and/or investigative interviews to obtain information, confirm facts, and support review findings in complex, sensitive, and high-value sales transactions.Deliver professionally written reports incorporating all evidence required to support findings and identify causal factors to facilitate post-incident reviews.Analyse data, conduct audits, and identify trends to create actionable plans to mitigate risk.Ensure appropriate case management and integrity of case files and acquired data.
Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement
Ensure internal controls per Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements related to data centre access controls, inventory control, and record-keeping.Provide policy guidance, education, and mitigation strategies to help meet business demands.Train and orient new Associates regarding Loss Prevention and Security best practices.Develop projects while continuously improving inventory practices, processes, standards, and policies for future growth.Report and analyse established security and LP metrics, addressing improvement areas.
Stakeholder Engagement & Culture
Practice a customer service mindset in driving a culture of security awareness and ethical standards across the business.Serve as a subject matter expert for business partners, keeping them informed of key issues, strategies, and departmental performance.Manage vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective collaboration, driving cost efficiencies to support a financially sustainable security practice.Accurately communicate verbally and in written form to various business groups and government authorities.
What You'll Bring
Experience & Education
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, asset protection, loss prevention, risk management, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, or related fields.Former law enforcement, military, emergency operations, or emergency medical experience is highly desired.Higher education degree is preferred but not required.
Technical & Professional Skills Certifications: Six Sigma Certification or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred.Data Proficiency: Strong familiarity with database querying and analysing (e.g., SQL, MySQL, Access, Exception-Based Reporting).Investigative Skills: Strong working knowledge of investigations best practices and corporate asset/loss prevention best practices. Formal interview training (e.g., WZ) is preferred.Security Systems: Working knowledge and oversight of various physical security systems and technologies.
Soft Skills & Attributes Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact with persons at all levels.Demonstrated ability to be agile, work effectively in a dynamic environment, and perform under pressure.Creative and analytical problem solver with a passion for providing excellent customer service.Strong coordination, project management, and organization skills, comfortable with multi-tasking in a high-energy environment.Must be able to manage stress and respond quickly to security, safety, and sensitive situations.
Logistics & Legal
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel as required.Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and all shifts.Must be able to obtain a security license where jurisdictionally required in Australia or New Zealand.Must maintain and promote the highest ethical standards and conduct.
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Job Tags
Full time, Local area, All shifts, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift