Security Risk Manager

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

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

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

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.

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

Apply Now Be part of a workplace that values care, clarity, safety and continuous improvement.

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