Senior Security & Risk Consultant
- Design physical and electronic security systems and prepare risk assessments, security plans, specifications, reports and tender documentation.
- Advise clients, facilitate workshops and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across defence, data centre, transport, corrections, aviation and commercial projects.
- Bring relevant security design and risk management experience, Australian citizenship, and a relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience; obtain a WA Security Consultant Licence if needed.
Senior Security & Risk Consultant
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Security & Risk Consultant in our Perth-based team, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.
- Develop physical and electronic security designs, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and vehicle barrier systems
- Deliver security risk assessments, security management plans, master planning, CPTED advice and protective security strategies
- Prepare concept and detailed design documentation, technical specifications, reports and tender deliverables
- Engage directly with clients, facilitate workshops and provide practical advice from early planning through to delivery
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on defence, data centre, transport, corrections, aviation and commercial projects
What you’ll bring
- Relevant experience in physical and electronic security design, ideally gained in consulting, systems integration or a comparable client-side environment
- Experience in security risk management or advisory services, with the ability to translate risks into practical design and operational outcomes
- Knowledge of electronic security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and intercoms, together with an understanding of physical security measures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and working across multidisciplinary project teams
- Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
- A relevant qualification in security risk management, security studies, engineering, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- A WA Security Consultant Licence, or the ability to obtain one after joining
Experience with Defence or government security frameworks, data centres, mission-critical facilities, or SCEC endorsement will be highly regarded.
This is not a cyber security role.
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure?
If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
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