We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.
We are Vicinity.
Strategy & Policy
Assist with the implementation of the security strategy.
Work with the SRM community to development site vulnerability and risk risk assessments as it relates to Vicinity’s assets.
Support the design and implementation of appropriate security measures to mitigate identified risks.
Develop and maintain Vicinity’s Security Operating Manual (SOM’)
Incident Reporting & Analysis
Support the management of the security incident reporting system, ensuring effective recording of security incidents and utilisation of the data.
Analyse crime trends, incident patterns and identify opportunity and risk response areas.
Provide comprehensive reports to the organisation on security-related matters relevant to the audience.
Contractor Management
Monthly management of security guarding contractor management ensuring delivery of service in line with standards
Proactive partnering with security providers to develop a culture of continuous improvement and understanding of technology opportunities for ongoing best practice.
Attend quarterly reviews with National Security Operations Manager with providers and provide input where required.
Monitor contracted security providers for compliance with state legislation relating to licensing.
Have oversight of contractor roster data to ensure accuracy and that payment aligns with service provided.
Asset Operations
Support for Asset teams on security, incident management and emergency management matters.
Co-ordinate SRM community training programs in partnership with Vicinity’s Learning & Development team.
Support with retailer engagement programs around security and safety.
Partners with Operational Technology management team to co-ordinate and support investment strategies for security and emergency technology across the portfolio, providing recommendation to Centre Manager teams, as required.
External Stakeholder Relationships
Serve as a point of contact for law enforcement and other relevant community stakeholders regarding significant security matters.
Stay updated on latest counter-terrorism practices.
Emergency Management
Act as a support person to the Emergency Management Liaison person.
Assist with oversight at asset level of Emergency Management training provider
Respond to or support Centre Management teams with security incidents and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
Act as a 2nd delegate in Emergency Management Liaison (EL) for RIMT.
Support the review of all EM incidents from a security risk mitigation POV.
Key Role Relationships
National Operations
Centre Management
Procurement
Health & Safety
Legal, Governance, Risk & Safety
Law Enforcement Agencies
Experience & Capabilities
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE (what you have done)
Minimum 5 years of experience in law enforcement, security operations, emergency management, or a related field.
Proven track record in incident investigation, risk assessment, and compliance with security regulations.
Demonstrated experience in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including security providers
Current Security Licence and Victorian Drivers Licence.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE (what you need to know)
Understanding of security and emergency management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Familiarity with national security regulations and standards.
Knowledge of data analysis techniques to identify trends and develop solutions to improve security practices.
Insight into current trends and innovations in security and emergency management.
CAPABILITIES (what you can do)
Ability to conduct and support security risk assessments and assurance processes.
Skilled in incident investigation and providing support to centre management teams.
Proficient in analysing data to identify key trends and develop solutions to improve national security practices.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate clear and effective interactions with stakeholders and team members.
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
Capable of maintaining and developing relationships with key security providers and internal teams.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (who you are)
You consistently demonstrate and role model the behaviours that bring the Vicinity values to life:
Respect:
Integrity:
Customer Focus:
Collaboration:
Excellence:
Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:
Flexible working options
Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
$1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
Generous Parental Leave
We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.
At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Email: talent.acquisition@vicinity.com.au
Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)
Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.