Physical Security Risk Specialist

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

This role is based onsite at our flagship campus in Sydney.

What you'd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

About Protective Security and this role:

At Canva, we're all constantly striving towards our Crazy Big Goals Protective Security's role is to create a safe and secure environment for our people while embracing the company's values of inclusion and belonging. The Protective Security Group is responsible for protecting the physical safety and security of Canva and Canva's people, spaces and events.

In this role, you will be helping our people to do their best work safely and securely, no matter where in the world they are. As part of this role you will be involved in a diverse range of physical security and safety risk management activities. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and monitoring potential risks to Canva, and supporting the implementation of programs to manage those risks.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conducting risk assessments and providing practical risk and security advice — focusing on Canva's people, spaces, events and activations.

• Helping create and maintain risk registers and treatment plans— ensuring information is current,accurate and aligned with internal frameworks.

• Partnering with the Senior Security Risk Specialist across a wide range of safety and security risk activities.

• Tracking risk treatment plans until completion and assisting teams in implementation if needed.

• Supporting risk reporting, metrics, education, and training initiatives, primarily focused on Canva's people, spaces and event safety and security.

• Contribute to the development of security and safety risk processes and tools ensuring they remain fit for purpose as Canva scales.

• Contribute to building a strong, risk-aware culture across Canva.

Required Experience:

• Background in security or safety risk management (or a related discipline), ideally for a global/multi-country organisation.

• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and advisory activities.

• Understanding of enterprise risk management principles and frameworks.

• Experience developing or maintaining documentation related to risk management, including policies and procedures.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate controls.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate to diverse audiences.

Beneficial Experience (not required, but helpful)

• Experience delivering training or awareness activities.

• Understanding of industry standards, regulations and guidelines related to risk, safety, and security operations (e.g. AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018; ISO 31000:2018,WHS Act 2011).

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Please note that interviews are predominantly conducted virtually.
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