IT Security Manager APAC

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Annual leave and volunteer days

Rewards discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Security Manager, Asia Pacific, to lead the Global Safety & Security program across the region. You will oversee physical security, employee safety, incident management and emergency preparedness, collaborating with stakeholders across Australia.

The role can be located at any Gallagher office in Australia. You bring a Bachelor's degree, 5–7+ years in corporate security, risk management and investigations, plus strong communication skills and the ability to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7+ years' experience in corporate security, risk management, investigations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security or 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.
• Fluent English; regional languages helpful.
• Willingness to travel within Asia Pacific ~25%.
• Able to participate in after-hours incident response.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Incident response

Report writing

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

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

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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.