Senior Security Consultant

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Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Senior Security Consultant to join our Buildings Services team in WA.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our global team of experts within a large and well-established international consultancy, giving you the opportunity to leverage your skills across a balance of technical work, project management and client relationships.

Our approach to designing and delivering buildings and facilities rests upon the integration of allied disciplines, in a diverse portfolio of market sectors, with an emphasis on Commercial, Industrial, Transport, and Defence facilities in WA. This creates a multi-disciplinary environment, offering the chance to broaden your experience and propel your career forward through various pathways.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing and documenting technical design solutions for physical and electronic security in accordance with Australian Government Physical Security, and other site-specific client requirements.
• Providing security design and compliance advice to engineering and architecture teams on exciting projects.
• Providing detailed design documentation that fits the needs of our clients and communities, including:
  • Physical security zone plans
  • Electronic security plans
  • Electronic Access Control Systems
  • Intruder Detection Systems and Security Alarm Systems
  • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Video Analytics Systems
  • Integrated electronic security networks.
• Collaborating in an integrated 3D design environment
• Delivering project solutions to program and budget
• Building and maintaining trust-based, long-term professional relationships with clients across all levels.
• Mentoring junior security professionals in the team
• Opportunities to develop your project leadership and management skills.

What you will bring to the team:

• Electrical, electronics, ICT, telecommunications or computer systems engineering background – desired.
• More than 8+ years' experience in security consulting; advising on physical and electronic security, including design, developing reports and specifications.
• Must hold a current Australian Government security and the ability to obtain relevant security licences across Australia.
• Passion for helping organisations assess and deliver security, risk, strategy and technology.
• Proactive, professional, collaborative and personable approach. Possess a client mindset, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely.
• Highly desirable:
  • Familiarity with Defence security requirements
  • SCEC and Security construction compliance audits and inspections
  • Security qualifications or certificates (such as ASIS International CPP or PSP)
  • Experience in the Revit modelling environment.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

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Consulting & Strategy More than 10,000 employees

At GHD we don't just believe in the power of commitment. We live and breathe it. That's why we pledge to empower all our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

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