About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.

Defence Supervisor – Lead. Develop. Make an Impact.

- Growth and development opportunities
- High-profile Defence location
- Competitive rates

Are you a confident leader with a strong security background? We're looking for a Defence Supervisor to lead daily operations at a Defence site, where professionalism, accountability, and leadership make a difference every day.

This is a key leadership role where you'll be the central point of contact between employees, management, and Defence representatives, ensuring the delivery of secure, compliant, and exceptional security services.

At the heart of our organisation are our Values and newly created Leadership Charter, which underpin everything we do. We believe great leadership is built on passion, attitude, teamwork, performance and integrity. As a Defence Supervisor, you'll play an important role in fostering a positive team culture, supporting the development of others, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.

What You'll Be Doing

- Lead and supervise daily site operations to deliver a professional, reliable, and customer-focused security service.
- Ensure compliance with Defence standards, post orders, contractual obligations, company policies, and relevant legislation.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build capability and confidence in their Access Control Officer (ACO) roles.
- Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all workplace health and safety requirements and operational procedures.




- Respond confidently to incidents, alarms, and emergency situations, making sound decisions under pressure.
- Build strong working relationships with Defence representatives, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Champion our Values and role model our Leadership Charter by leading with passion, attitude, teamwork, performance and integrity.

What We're Looking For

- Current minimum NV1 Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Australian Citizenship (required).
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience within the security industry.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to compliance, continuous improvement, and maintaining high professional standards.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.

What's In It For You

- Day shifts only – no night work.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and career progression opportunities.
- A supportive organisation that invests in its people and recognises strong leadership.
- The opportunity to work in a high-profile Defence environment supporting Australia's national security.
- Be part of a team where our Values and Leadership Charter guide the way we work, lead, and grow together.

Master licence – 17501687

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

- be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,

- be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your CV.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Defence Supervisor (Canberra)
🏢 Mss Security
📍 Canberra