[Urgent] Security

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Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong

Security & Emergency Management Lead

- Full time, permanent role

- Full-time onsite with some flexibility available – this role will primarily be based in the Geelong office, with work and travel required across all TAC sites.

- Offering a competitive starting base salary of $121,000 plus super and benefits

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

About the role

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape and establish the TAC’s approach to security and emergency management across all sites. You’ll lead the development and implementation of strategies that ensure the safety of our people, buildings and operations, while building strong partnerships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

With scope to bring your own initiative and style, this role offers autonomy and the chance to make a lasting impact.

About the Team

This role sits within the Workplaces team in the Enterprise Change and Workplace Experience division. You’ll report to a manager who values collaboration, trust and proactive leadership. You’ll be supported to take initiative, bring fresh ideas and grow your career in a way that drives you.

You’ll be joining a team with the chance to build something from the ground up. The role involves working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Health, Safety & Wellbeing and Enterprise Risk teams, working to drive strong relationships and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

Security and Emergency Management Expertise

You bring extensive experience in managing security operations, emergency preparedness and crisis response, ideally within large or high-risk organisations.

Relationship Builder & People Person

You’re known for forming strong, genuine relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and for your ability to drive change and lead with empathy, clarity and confidence.

Initiative & Autonomy

You’re a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, takes ownership, and embraces the opportunity to shape new ways of working.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits . As our newest Security & Emergency Management Lead, you’ll also:

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together.

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action?

We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to a face-to-face interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact amie_biggs@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au . If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website .

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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