Security Risk Manager – Melbourne CBD, VIC

Location: Melbourne CBD, VIC
Company: BGIS, State Government Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid, Core Business Hours with some Flexibility for Start/Finish Times

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering thoughtful, sustainable and reliable solutions across government, infrastructure, education and critical environments. We are known for our strong governance, people-focused culture and commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Security Risk Manager to establish, maintain and evolve the security risk, governance and assurance framework for a newly awarded Victorian government portfolio. This role plays a vital part in supporting safe, compliant and well-coordinated security outcomes across a diverse and sensitive property portfolio.

Reporting to senior contract leadership, you will work collaboratively with BGIS teams, contracted security partners and government stakeholders to ensure security services align with contractual obligations, risk controls and protective security expectations. The role balances strategic oversight with practical guidance, supporting consistency, clarity and confidence across all security operations.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, detail-aware, values collaboration and clear communication, and is motivated by creating safe, well-governed environments for people and places.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a contract-wide Security Risk Management Framework aligned with Victorian Government protective security expectations
• Oversee contracted Security Management and Operational Security Services to ensure compliance, consistency and quality
• Coordinate security governance meetings, assurance activities and reporting cycles
• Support comprehensive security risk assessments across physical, personnel, information and operational domains
• Maintain and monitor the security risk register, ensuring controls and treatments remain current and effective
• Oversee security incident response, investigation, close-out and learning integration
• Work closely with government representatives, precinct controllers, emergency services and internal stakeholders
• Ensure security subcontractors meet clearance, licensing, training and performance requirements
• Support accurate, auditable security reporting through BGIS Connect and digital reporting tools
• Encourage continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen prevention, preparedness and response

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Proven experience in security risk management, protective security or emergency management
• Experience overseeing contracted security providers or service partners
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, incident investigation and security assurance practices
• Experience working within government, critical infrastructure or similarly regulated environments
• Confidence using digital systems and data to monitor risk, compliance and performance
• Clear, inclusive communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Qualifications in security management, risk management, criminology or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Victorian Government protective security frameworks and policies
• Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or Power Automate
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or security uplift initiatives

Workplace Flexibility

This position is based in the Melbourne CBD, close to public transport, with a hybrid arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Core business hours apply, with flexibility around start and finish times. Occasional site visits across the CBD and ad hoc additional hours may be required as operational needs arise.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Flexible hybrid working arrangements
✔ Career progression through secondments and internal mobility
✔ Health and wellbeing support including EAP and wellness programs
✔ Paid volunteer days and community initiatives
✔ Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture

BGIS employs over 12,000 people globally and manages more than 50,000 facilities across government, healthcare, education, infrastructure and utilities sectors.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced security professional who values thoughtful governance, collaborative working relationships and creating safe environments across complex portfolios, we would love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, applicants must have Full Working Rights in Australia.

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