Head of Security, PNG: Strategic Protective Leader

Westpac; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignee benefits package

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Head of Security, PNG, to lead the protective security function and shape the security strategy across Papua New Guinea. You will guide risk assessments, strengthen preparedness and protect people and operations at workplaces, branches, ATMs, events and during travel.

You will lead a specialist security team, advise senior leaders and collaborate with external security providers and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in protective security gained through law enforcement, armed forces, corporate security or another relevant security environment.
• Strong security risk judgement, including assessing emerging threats and turning intelligence into practical security decisions.
• Experience leading people and security operations in complex environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience managing security suppliers, services and costs while maintaining effective security outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead our protective security function and shape the security strategy for Westpac PNG.
• Advise senior leaders and work closely with external security providers, law enforcement and partners.
• Plan for executive travel and respond to critical incidents, keeping people safe.

Skills

Protective security experience

Security risk judgment

Leadership experience

Stakeholder communication

Security supplier management

Job description

Westpac is seeking a Head of Security, PNG, to lead the protective security function and shape the security strategy across Papua New Guinea. You will guide risk assessments, strengthen preparedness and protect people and operations at workplaces, branches, ATMs, events and during travel.

You will lead a specialist security team, advise senior leaders and collaborate with external security providers and law enforcement.