Regional Security & Crisis Leader - APAC & Oceania

The Walt Disney Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand seeks a Senior Security Leader to oversee security operations across the region, including Disney Studios Australia. You will partner with business leaders to implement risk management, crisis response, and investigations, protecting people, assets and productions.

Reporting to the VP Global Security APAC & Middle East, you will drive security strategy, manage incidents, coordinate across multiple sites, and build alliances with agencies

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate, government, military, law enforcement, intelligence, or related security environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex security programs across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of risk management, investigations, crisis management, and incident response.
• Knowledge of Work Health & Safety legislation in Australia/New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations across Australia and New Zealand.
• Develop and implement security strategies, risk assessments, and crisis management plans.
• Manage and respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Oversee security planning for productions, events, activations, and workplace environments.
• Monitor emerging security and geopolitical risks and advise leaders.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and security vendors.
• Lead regional emergency preparedness initiatives and security awareness programs.
• Drive improvements in security technology, access control, investigations, and protective services.
• Provide leadership to the Disney Studios Australia security team.
• Advise senior leaders on security-related matters.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Crisis management

Incident response

Security programs

Cross-location management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand seeks a Senior Security Leader to oversee security operations across the region, including Disney Studios Australia. You will partner with business leaders to implement risk management, crisis response, and investigations, protecting people, assets and productions.

Reporting to the VP Global Security APAC & Middle East, you will drive security strategy, manage incidents, coordinate across multiple sites, and build alliances with agencies