Security Consultant

WSP Global Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Mentoring

Global mobility

Flexible work

Leave buy-up

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Security Consultant to lead security design and advisory work for built environment projects in Australia. You will help design electronic and physical security systems, perform risk assessments, and coordinate with ICT and electrical engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

You will shape security master plans, provide advisory services, and drive CPTED-focused strategies to optimise client risk profiles.

Qualifications

• Experience in large consulting firms delivering security design and advisory services.
• Ability to provide security risk management and CPTED assessments.
• Proficient in designing integrated security systems across building and ICT domains.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Provide specialist security advice across electronic, physical and operational security.
• Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, and design reports for integrated security systems.
• Model camera placements and perform security system design coordination with ICT/Electrical teams.
• Deliver security risk management and strategy consulting for clients’ facilities.

Skills

Security design

Risk assessment

CPTED

ISO31000

Tools

CAD drawings

Simulation software

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

We’re seeking a Senior level Security Consultant to join our team responsible for all Security in the built environment, including design, security risk management, counter terrorism measures and cyber security.

This role will see you become a leader, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s ICT Security team. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Technology Systems team is a group of highly specialised and experienced engineers, consultants and project managers that are fully versed in the latest industry trends, research and practices locally and internationally. The team’s unique focus on technology services allows us to think broadly outside the box and innovate the most appropriate solution for our clients.

We have one of the largest dedicated technology teams in Australia, operating across the APAC region. Our broad range of industry experience is complemented by our global expertise.

Check out our team on our website: Technology systems | WSP

About the Role

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience working in large Consulting firms where providing the right advice, managing projects, sticking to budgets is just a way of life for you. Your day to day will include designing electronic cyber secure security systems (cameras, card readers), advisory work (risk assessments, market scans of products, strategizing) and report writing.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with direct/indirect (multidisciplinary) colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver great outcomes for clients;
• Provide specialist security advice across electronic, physical and operational/management security;
• Produce drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules and design reports during all project design phases for integrated security systems;
• Camera modelling via advanced simulation software;
• Security system design coordination with relevant engineering disciplines (ICT and Electrical, Architecture);
• Provide physical security advice across building construction elements (doors, ironmongery, walls, partitions, building shell, glazing); fencing/perimeter protection; blast protection; active and passive vehicle barriers; security lighting; site selection security criteria, and; user journeys and security touchpoints;
• Deliver security risk management and strategy consulting services to optimise the risk profile of our clients and their facilities; Security, Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessments, including facilitating security risk workshops; CPTED assessments; Crowded Places Assessments; Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Strategies, and;
• Security Master Plans.

About you

• Proficient in commercial grade building security system design and designing to industry-specific security requirements for all building and transport projects;
• Capable of designing security systems as part of an integrated and converged network in coordination with the ICT engineer.
• Security consulting license and thorough knowledge of relevant security standards/codes.
• Previous consulting experience and experience on Australian Security and/or ICT projects;
• Well versed with providing security advisory services and technical design.;
• Sound understanding of risk-led security consulting and solutions based on ISO31000 and HB167;
• History of writing well-structured and clear design and advisory reports;
• Skilled in monitoring latest trends in physical and cyber security and enabling clients to be Future Ready;

Our Offer

At WSP, you’ll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs—while feeling supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance and more.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
• Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
• Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
• Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support.
• Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can.