Security Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a Security Manager to join our Government & Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in enhancing safe, secure and people‑centred environments across a diverse operational portfolio. Reporting to the Contract Director, you'll help deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You’ll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Lead the governance, assurance and continuous improvement of security operations across multiple sites. 

• Provide expert advice on risk, incident management and public‑facing security matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and Downer protocols. 

• Support operational readiness during major events, peak periods and disruptive incidents, fostering calm and coordinated responses. 

• Partner closely with internal teams, emergency services and external stakeholders to strengthen safety outcomes and client confidence. 

• Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to enhance security through technology, data insights and best‑practice approaches.

What You’ll Bring 

• Demonstrated experience managing security operations across large, complex or multi‑site environments. 

• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, client advisory, and collaborative problem‑solving. 

• Robust understanding of risk management, incident response, compliance, and audit processes. 

• Qualifications in Security Risk Management (Certificate IV or Diploma desirable) and the ability to obtain/maintain relevant security clearances. 

• Calm, solutions‑focused decision‑making with high personal integrity and professionalism.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.