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Security Consultant

WSP Melbourne, Victoria senior full-time

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Description

We're seeking an experienced Security Consultant to join our team responsible for all Security in the built environment, including design, security risk management, counter terrorism measures, and cyber security.

Our Technology Systems team is a group of highly specialised and experienced engineers, consultants, and project managers that are fully versed in the latest industry trends, research, and practices locally and internationally.

About the Role

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience working in large Consulting firms where providing the right advice, managing projects, sticking to budgets is just a way of life for you.

Your day-to-day will include designing electronic cyber-secure security systems (cameras, card readers), advisory work (risk assessments, market scans of products, strategizing), and report writing.

You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with direct/indirect (multidisciplinary) colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver great outcomes for clients;
  • Provide specialist security advice across electronic, physical, and operational/management security;
  • Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, and design reports during all project design phases for integrated security systems;
  • Camera modelling via advanced simulation software;
  • Security system design coordination with relevant engineering disciplines (ICT and Electrical, Architecture);
  • Provide physical security advice across building construction elements (doors, ironmongery, walls, partitions, building shell, glazing); fencing/perimeter protection; blast protection; active and passive vehicle barriers; security lighting; site selection security criteria, and; user journeys and security touchpoints;
  • Deliver security risk management and strategy consulting services to optimise the risk profile of our clients and their facilities; Security, Threat, and Vulnerability Risk Assessments, including facilitating security risk workshops; CPTED assessments; Crowded Places Assessments; Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Strategies, and;
  • Security Master Plans.

Experience & Requirements:

  • 5-6 years of experience in Australian Security and/or ICT projects, in large Consulting firms.
  • Proficient in commercial-grade building security system design and designing to industry-specific security requirements for all building and transport projects.
  • Capable of designing security systems as part of an integrated and converged network in coordination with the ICT engineer.
  • Security consulting license and thorough knowledge of relevant security standards/codes.
  • Well-versed with providing security advisory services and technical design.
  • Sound understanding of risk-led security consulting and solutions based on ISO31000 and HB167.
  • History of writing well-structured and clear design and advisory reports.
  • Skilled in monitoring the latest trends in physical and cyber-security and enabling clients to be Future Ready.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance, and more.
  • Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
  • Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
  • Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
  • Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support.
  • Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.

Skills

Required

  • security risk management
  • cyber security
  • electronic security systems
  • physical security
  • security consulting
  • risk assessment
  • security master plans

Ready to apply?

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