National Security Operations Specialist

The role We shape meaningful places where communities connect. Help build the future of security and emergency management across Vicinity’s national portfolio. We’re seeking a highly skilled National Security Operations Specialist to join our Centre of Expertise for Security and Emergency Management. This role is pivotal in supporting our National Security Operations Manager and driving best practice security strategies across our assets. You’ll play a key role in: Strategy & Policy: support the implementation of security strategies, conduct risk assessments, and support the rollout of Standard Operating Manuals (SOMs) and training. Support the design and implementation of appropriate security measures to mitigate identified risks. Incident Reporting & Analysis: manage incident reporting systems, analyse crime trends, incident patterns and identify opportunities and risk response areas; provide actionable insights to improve security practices. Contractor Management: partner with security providers to ensure compliance, service excellence and continuous improvement. Asset Operations: support centre teams on security, emergency management and technology investment strategies. External Stakeholder Engagement: act as a liaison with law enforcement and coordinate training events. Emergency Management: assist with emergency response, training oversight and incident reviews. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in law enforcement, security operations, emergency management or related fields. Proven ability in incident investigation, risk assessment and compliance. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience managing security providers. Current Security Licence and Victorian Driver’s Licence. Knowledge of security and emergency management principles, national regulations and data‑analysis techniques. Capabilities That Set You Apart Skilled in incident investigation and conducting risk assessments and assurance processes. Proficient in analysing data to identify trends and develop solutions to improve national security practices. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. Why Vicinity? Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes: Flexible working arrangements. Birthday leave & purchased additional leave. $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members. We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and guide us to shape meaningful places where communities connect. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. If you experience any issues accessing information in this job advertisement or the application form, or if you need the content in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. Email: Phone: +61 Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At later stages of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required depending on role and level. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other and Management Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia #J-18808-Ljbffr