Global Events Security Lead

Gartner; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner’s Protective Services team leads security programs for high-profile events and global offices, managing risk and ensuring compliant, safe operations. You will partner with events teams, manage vendors, and coordinate with law enforcement to protect people, brands, and assets across global experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership in fast-paced, international settings, with travel up to 40% and the ability to adapt to evolving security challenges while delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of event security operations experience, preferably with private-sector organizations for events up to 10,000 people.
• Fluency in English; strong Japanese listening and speaking skills preferred.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to build effective relationships with teams, stakeholders, vendors and clients.
• Operational experience managing security vendors, guard services, and hotel/venue security teams.
• Expertise in threat management, threat assessment, protective intelligence and personal protective processes.
• Strong understanding of industry legislations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to articulate how skills learned in previous roles apply to complex client issues in the commercial security sector.

Responsibilities

• Assess, identify, and implement security and safety standards for Gartner events based on type, location, and risk profile.
• Partner with Gartner Conferences and events teams to determine and implement security measures.
• Manage event security vendors and onsite security to Gartner standards.
• Liaise with venue security & safety teams, venue management, and local law enforcement.
• Ensure events, venues, and vendor services meet legal security and health & safety requirements.
• Implement event security crisis management plans and processes.
• Respond to emergencies with proper communication and stakeholder relations.
• Execute executive and VIP security standards and measures.
• Coordinate with GSS partners for event-specific intelligence gathering and notification processes.

Skills

Event security operations

Vendor management

Threat management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Budget management

Risk assessment

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gartner’s Protective Services team leads security programs for high-profile events and global offices, managing risk and ensuring compliant, safe operations. You will partner with events teams, manage vendors, and coordinate with law enforcement to protect people, brands, and assets across global experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership in fast-paced, international settings, with travel up to 40% and the ability to adapt to evolving security challenges while delivering exceptional