National Archives - Security Providers Association of Australia Limited

Recruitment & Skills Pressures In The Electronic Security Sector

Australia’s electronic security sector — including CCTV, access control, alarms and integrated security systems — continues to expand as technology adoption accelerates across commercial, retail, infrastructure and community settings. Alongside this growth, recruitment and skills availability are emerging as a key operational challenge for many providers. Recruitment Industry Insights Recent recruitment-market analysis published by Motion […]

Free Short Courses To Help Strengthen Business Skills

Running a security business requires up-to-date knowledge across finance, tax, record keeping, workforce management and cybersecurity. But there is support available to business operators – a suite of free online short courses is available through the Australian Tax Office’s (ATO) Small Business Education Hub. These courses are designed to “fill a knowledge gap in as […]

Summer Pay Rates & Leave Entitlements: Key Reminders

As the summer period approaches, state regulators and the Fair Work Ombudsman have issued timely reminders for employers to ensure payroll and leave arrangements meet legal requirements. Security businesses often experience seasonal staffing pressures, so now is an important time to review obligations. Below is a summary of the key points, with links to official […]

Pay & Conditions Tool: Changes from Fair Work Ombudsman

The Pay and Conditions Tool and Pay Guide for the Transport (Cash in Transit) Award [MA000042] have been been changed. These updates are effective from 21st November 2025 and change the way First Aid Allowances are presented. The following links take you to the appropriate places on the webiste of the Fair Work Ombudsman. Pay […]

Peak Season Operations: Preparing For The Summer Surge

Australia’s summer period brings one of the busiest operating environments for security providers. Increased foot traffic, extended trading hours, major events, alcohol-related risks, and rising demand for crowd management all place additional pressure on licensed security personnel. For many members, this period coincides with annual leave cycles and the need to operate leaner, more flexible […]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national initiative led by the Australian Government to promote safer digital habits across businesses and communities. This year’s theme—“Building Our Cyber Safe Culture”—calls on every organisation to embed cyber resilience into daily operations. It can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that responsbility for cyber […]