Senior Security Consultant – Infrastructure & Defence

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Security Consultant to join Aurecon’s Melbourne team. You will work with clients across defence, aviation, transport, critical infrastructure and data centres to design and deliver security solutions that protect Australia’s most vital assets.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver security consulting and advisory projects across multiple sectors.
• Conduct security risk, threat and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop security strategies, plans and compliance documentation.
• Design physical security systems, including access control, CCTV and intrusion detection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, defence and infrastructure teams.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and client engagement activities.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and project documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in security consulting, protective security, defence, law enforcement or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of physical security principles and risk‑based design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Australian citizenship preferred and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Access control system design
• CCTV system design
• Intrusion detection system design

What we offer

• Opportunities across defence, aviation and critical infrastructure projects, including data centres.
• Exposure to a nationally connected team and recognised industry specialists.
• Support for career growth, flexible working arrangements and a diverse, inclusive culture.