Security & Emergency Management Advisor

Shell; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Shell Australia is seeking a proactive SEM Advisor to join our Midstream Operations in Gladstone, Queensland. You will deliver security and emergency management capabilities across Midstream assets, ensuring compliance with Shell standards and Australian regulations while coordinating contracted security and ER assets.

The role includes acting as Port Facility Security Officer for QCLNG Curtis Island, supporting audits and incident investigations, and coordinating with Shell Australia security

Qualifications

• PFSO certification with MSIC and Queensland Security License.
• Extensive LNG/regulatory industry experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Auditing, assurance, and incident investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of security and emergency response services across Midstream operations, contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical advice on security, emergency management and business continuity.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and assurance reviews per SEAM standards and security framework.
• Maintain operation plans for Security, Maritime Security, Emergency Response and Business Continuity.
• Liaise with local/state/federal emergency and security services and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee competency for Emergency Response Team and training content.

Skills

PFSO Certification

LNG/regulated industry experience

Leadership & communication

Auditing & assurance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diplomas in Security Risk Management & Public Safety (Emergency Management)

ICS & AIIMS incident management training

Job description

What’s the role

Shell Australia is seeking a proactive and experienced Security and Emergency Management (SEM) Advisor to join our Midstream Operations team in Gladstone, Queensland. Shell’s midstream business in Gladstone is centered around its QGC (Queensland Gas Company) operations and the QCLNG (Queensland Curtis LNG) Project.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for delivering robust security and emergency response capabilities across our Midstream assets, in accordance with Shell’s in country & global standards and Australian State & Federal regulatory requirements. The role is estimated to be 60% Security & 40% Emergency Response (ER) but can vary according to business priorities. Each discipline will have support from contracted Security & ER assets; you will be responsible for coordinating those assets. You will report to the asset Safety & Environment Team Lead.

The SEM Advisor is responsible for executing and overseeing regulatory requirements within the maritime and conventional security operations strategy. This role supports the Midstream Asset and Marine Operations Manager(s) for the QGC LNG facility on Curtis Island and its surrounding areas. The Security Focal Point ensures compliance with security regulations, manages security risks, and coordinates security measures to safeguard the facility against unlawful interference.

The Emergency Response Focal Point is responsible for overseeing the structure for managing emergencies in support of the Midstream Asset and Marine Manager(s) in accordance with Midstream Emergency Management Arrangements.

Shell is committed to supporting the successful applicant to develop into the role as a broadening opportunity.

What you’ll be doing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of security and emergency response services across Midstream operations, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical advice on security, emergency management, and business continuity to the Midstream Business & Leads as required.
• Act as the focal point for audits, inspections, and assurance reviews aligned with Shell Safety Environment & Asset Management (SEAM) Standards and the Shell Security & Incident Management Framework.
• Maintain and review key operational plans including Security, Maritime Security, Emergency Response, Adverse Weather, and Business Continuity.
• Build and manage relationships with Australian local, state, and federal emergency/security services and regulatory agencies.
• Support incident investigations and present findings to Asset Management Incident Review Panels.
• Perform duties as the designated Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) and Authorized Officer (Gladstone Ports Corporation) for QCLNG Curtis Island
• Act as the focal point to oversee and assure the business requirement for contracted security (G4S) and emergency response services (CPA) are aligned, liaison with the respective contract owners & holders is essential.
• Organise & assure required competency for nominated Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, liaise with training provider, regular review of training content. ERT members are found from within the operating asset workforce.
• Liaise with your Shell Australia security & emergency management country & asset peer group.

What you bring

We are keen to speak to professionals with the following:

• Certified Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) with MSIC and Queensland Security License.
• Diplomas in Security Risk Management and Public Safety (Emergency Management), or similar. Qualified in ICS and AIIMS incident management systems.
• Extensive experience in LNG or similar regulated, high-materiality industries.
• Operational experience in emergency services, or military, at a senior non-commissioned level or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland Emergency Services management & operations.
• Expert in Security & Emergency Preparedness: Skilled in threat assessment, risk analysis, incident management, and business continuity planning, with auditing and assurance experience.
• Strong Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to train and influence stakeholders across all levels, with excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Industry-Specific Experience: Background in oil and gas HSSE operations and Marine LNG, including port operations and remote/high-risk environments.
• Collaborative & Ethical Professional: Effective in stakeholder engagement, coordination, and collaboration, with a strong foundation in integrity and ethics.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Technically proficient and invested in ongoing learning, project and risk management, and stress/task management.

This role is based in Gladstone, Queensland. Candidates must be able to commute or reside locally to meet the operational needs of the position.

APPLICATION PERIOD WILL RUN UNTIL AUGUST 28.

Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values‑led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance‑related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non‑birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates.

Shell in Australia

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuellingfueling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments.

Throughout this 124‑year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changedchanged, and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low‑carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.

Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.

Today, Shell’s portfolio in Australia also includes zero‑and low‑carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid‑scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.