IT Security Manager APAC

Gallagher AU; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring from experienced security &/

Employee Assistance Program

Stock Purchase Plan

Rewards and discounts

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Security Manager for Asia Pacific to lead the Global Safety & Security programme across the region. You will provide operational leadership for physical security, employee safety, incident management, investigations and emergency preparedness.

This role can be located at any of Gallagher's offices across Australia, with travel up to ~25% and responsibility for security across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5–7+ years' experience in corporate security or related fields.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and managing incidents.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and technologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of security standards, policies and programs across Asia Pacific.
• Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies for people, assets and operations.
• Monitor regional risk trends including crime, civil unrest, natural hazards, and regulatory changes.
• Conduct security assessments, audits and risk reviews across locations.
• Support office openings, relocations, acquisitions and closures with security requirements.
• Manage physical security measures including access control, CCTV, visitor management and intrusion systems.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents, investigations and crisis events.
• Support travel risk management and executive security planning for events.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders and drive security awareness and vendor performance.
• Provide security reporting and risk insights to drive program improvements.

Skills

Security operations

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

After-hours incident response

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Security technologies

Job description

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 71,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

About the Role

The Security Manager, Asia Pacific is responsible for delivering Gallagher's Global Safety & Security (GSS) programme across Asia Pacific. The role provides operational leadership for physical security, employee safety, incident management, investigations, emergency preparedness, security intelligence, travel risk management and security technology.

This role can be located at any of our offices across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of security standards, policies and programs across Asia Pacific
• Identify security risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to protect people, assets and operations.
• Monitor regional risk trends, including crime, civil unrest, natural hazards and regulatory changes.
• Conduct security assessments, audits and risk reviews across office locations and business operations.
• Support office openings, relocations, acquisitions and closures, ensuring security requirements are met.
• Manage physical security measures, including access control, CCTV, visitor management and intrusion detection systems.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents, investigations, employee safety matters and crisis events.
• Support travel risk management, executive travel and security planning for corporate events and leadership meetings.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, deliver security awareness initiatives and manage vendor performance.
• Provide security reporting, risk insights and recommendations, while driving continuous improvement across regional and global security programs.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex security challenges across diverse environments.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years' experience in corporate security, risk management, investigations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security or a related field.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and managing incidents.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and technologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Fluent English. Regional languages preferred include Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesian
• Ability to travel within Asia and Pacific (approx. 25%).
• Ability to participate in after-hours incident response.

What We Offer

At Gallagher, we invest in our people and provide the support needed to build a rewarding career.

Benefits include:

• Structured career pathways and professional development
• Mentoring from experienced insurance professionals
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Additional lifestyle leave and volunteering opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Competitive remuneration and incentive opportunities
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Gallagher Rewards discounts at over 1,000 retailers
• Access to a globally recognised brand with long-term career opportunities

Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Gallagher was founded by Arthur J Gallagher in a basement office in Chicago in 1927. Our Global Chairman, CEO and President, J Patrick Gallagher – Arthur's grandson – started as an intern in 1972 and has worked to carry on his family legacy. Gallagher has remained true to its origins and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a family feel, making it a unique culture for a global organisation.

Our Australian branch network includes 32+ branches, and we partner with more than 100,000 Australian businesses, from small businesses through to multinational corporations and iconic brands.

Gallagher was founded by Arthur J Gallagher in a basement office in Chicago in 1927. Our Global Chairman, CEO and President, J Patrick Gallagher – Arthur's grandson – started as an intern in 1972 and has worked to carry on his family legacy. Gallagher has remained true to its origins and places a strong emphasis on maintaining a family feel, making it a unique culture for a global organisation.

Our Australian branch network includes 32+ branches, and we partner with more than 100,000 Australian businesses, from small businesses through to multinational corporations and iconic brands.