The Site Security Manager (SSM) will lead the construction security and site observation program on projects domestically and overseas. They will work collegiately with project stakeholders from within the department and the head works contractor for the project.
The SSM will be accountable for delivering all aspects of Construction Security.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The successful candidate will:
- Possess exceptional skills and experience in construction security management. Ability to interpret and apply technical notes, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Security framework (DSF) and, Zone 4 and 5 Physical Security construction and management requirements.
- Possess suitable experience in establishing, maintaining and troubleshooting construction security equipment and other mitigations, such as deployable CCTV, EACS, alarm systems and the ability to adapt alternate mitigations in the event these are unavailable or not serviceable.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Experience with developing and managing project teams.
- Experience with training and managing operational teams.
- Use expertise, good judgement and in-depth knowledge of physical security, construction security and construction documentation.
- Possess an ability to identify security incidents/issues, investigate, report and manage the responses as required
- Possess the qualities to establish, enhance and promote effective client/customer and internal/external stakeholder relationships to achieve operational outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience in multiple levels of communication between various levels of management, internal and external.
- Possess relevant WHS and construction experience in site safety and risk management in an overseas environment.
- Construction Induction Training (White Card)
- Working safely at heights
- Provide First Aid (or equivalent)
- Asbestos Awareness
- Prevent Crystalline Silica exposure
Contract: 12 Month Contract with 1 x 12 months extension
Security Required: NV2 security Clearance required
Location- Canberra based
How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Closing date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
