Security Event Manager

We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional to join our team and take charge of security operations, emergency management, and crowd safety across a diverse range of high-profile events.

This is your chance to lead, innovate, and play a key role in shaping safe and exceptional event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in achieving our mission to be the leading Australian services company that creates value for our customers through a range of innovative and technological services
• Plan, execute, and manage all aspects of events, including client liaison, planning, rostering, logistics, and on-site coordination
• Collaborate with clients to understand their event goals, requirements, and expectations, and provide innovative event solutions that align with their objectives
• Lead a team of event professionals and security staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, emergency services, and venue management to ensure safety and compliance
• Develop, implement, and oversee best-practice safety, crowd management, and emergency management strategies
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, and identify improvements to refine future event planning
• Ensure correspondence, reports, and submissions are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements
• Handle client feedback and requests effectively and within agreed timeframes
• Support policy and procedural implementation while driving continuous improvement of systems and processes

Skills & Experience

• Current Security License (NSW 1A)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Competency Card
• Proven experience as a Security Events Manager, preferably in a senior role, with a strong track record of planning and executing large-scale events
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of compliance, licensing, and regulatory requirements
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working in a fast-paced organisation with competing priorities
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management systems
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front and hit the ground running

What We Offer

• The chance to work on major events that shape the entertainment, sports, and public landscape
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and career advancement
• A supportive team culture where your expertise and leadership are valued
• The ability to make a tangible difference by keeping people safe while ensuring world-class event experiences

Take the next step in your career and join a team where your impact truly matters.

What ACESGroup Offers:
• A career with purpose: Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of students, academic staff, and university communities.

• Work in diverse and high-profile tertiary education environments across Australia.

• Comprehensive training and internal career development opportunities through our Registered Training Organisation.

• Competitive and appealing employment conditions.

• Opportunities for advancement into national or multi-sector relationship management roles.

About us:

ACESGroup are a leading national provider of security services to a large portfolio of public and private facilities. We are an established, respected and reputable business with more than 40 years' experience partnering to provide security services to a diverse range of industries and facilities. 

Our team members keep people and places safe in commercial facilities, public precincts, aviation facilities, education institutes, hospitals, parklands, technology precincts and major sporting & entertainment venues.

At ACESGroup, we aim to be the industry leader where we don't just offer jobs, we offer long term careers.

How to apply:

If you are ready to join a dynamic team with a company that truly values your contribution, then APPLY NOW You can also get in touch for a confidential chat with our Recruitment Team on

ACESGroup is the 2022 and 2023 recipient of the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence in Gender Diversity

ACESGroup is an equal opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion and diversity. We encourage all applicants to apply, with successful applicants subject to a range of background, police, medical and reference checks.

ACESGroup do not accept referrals from recruitment agencies.

ABN: | ACN: | M/L: | ASIAL Member: | RTO: 90024 | VIC: PSBL S. Australian Concert and Entertainment Security Pty Limited, trading as ACESGroup, Affirm Training, Alleviate Event Administration and Logistics, Event Force, Avert Risk Management, Assure Safety Services, Secured and Secure Domain.