Regional Security Leader, APAC & Oceania

The Walt Disney Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a senior security leader to oversee security operations across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Oceania. You will partner with Disney leaders to implement risk management, crisis response, investigations, and security programs for productions, events, and workplace environments.

Reporting to the VP, Global Security APAC & Middle East, you will provide guidance on security strategy, build internal and external partnerships, and lead emergency preparedness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a corporate, government, military, law enforcement, intelligence, or related security environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex security programs across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of risk management, investigations, crisis management, and incident response.
• Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation.
• Relevant industry certifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations across Disney's businesses throughout 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 provide expert guidance to business leaders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, industry partners, and security vendors.
• Lead regional emergency preparedness initiatives, including crisis management, disaster response, and security awareness programs.
• Drive continuous improvement across security technology, access control, investigations, and protective services.
• Provide leadership and support to the Disney Studios Australia security team.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on security-related matters.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Crisis management

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a senior security leader to oversee security operations across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Oceania. You will partner with Disney leaders to implement risk management, crisis response, investigations, and security programs for productions, events, and workplace environments.

Reporting to the VP, Global Security APAC & Middle East, you will provide guidance on security strategy, build internal and external partnerships, and lead emergency preparedness