Security & Emergency Leader, Shopping Centre

Vicinity Centres; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicinity Centres is seeking a Security Risk Manager to lead Colonnades Shopping Centre's security and emergency readiness. You will partner with centre teams, retailers and external agencies to deliver a safe environment for customers and staff.

In this role, you will oversee contractor performance, drive incident reporting and trend analysis, and participate in leadership rosters as Chief Warden on weekends.

Qualifications

• Essential: 5+ years' experience in security operations or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, incident response, emergency response planning and modern security threat management practices.
• Experience working with CCTV platforms, access control systems and incident management systems.
• Desirable: Experience within complex, high-foot-traffic environments such as shopping centres, transport hubs, venues, healthcare or similar settings.
• Desirable: Established relationships or experience working closely with local law enforcement and emergency services stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead security and emergency preparedness across Colonnades Shopping Centre, including training, scenario testing and incident response activities.
• Manage and influence the performance of the contracted security provider, ensuring compliance with operational standards, training requirements and service expectations.
• Oversee security incident reporting, investigations, trend analysis and corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, Victoria Police, emergency services, community groups and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in the centre leadership roster, including a 6-and-4 roster pattern and acting as Chief Warden during rostered weekend coverage.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency response planning

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CCTV platforms

Access control systems

Incident management systems

Job description

Vicinity Centres is seeking a Security Risk Manager to lead Colonnades Shopping Centre's security and emergency readiness. You will partner with centre teams, retailers and external agencies to deliver a safe environment for customers and staff.

In this role, you will oversee contractor performance, drive incident reporting and trend analysis, and participate in leadership rosters as Chief Warden on weekends.