Site Security Manager

• 12-month contract plus extensions
• Excellent leadership skills
• Negative Vetting 2 security clearance essential

• 12-month contract 
• Federal Government Agency 
• Canberra Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage an EL1 Site Security Manager. This position is located in their busy Canberra office for an initial 12-month contract.
  
About the Position
This role will lead the construction security and site observation program on domestic projects. You will work collegiately with project stakeholders from within the department and the head works contractor for the project.

Duties 

• Plan and setup of security requirements in consultation with the construction contractor and other Government agencies. 
• Understand Master Program (schedule) to be delivered, for correct assignment and allocation of Site Security Observers.  
• Understand and ensure adherence to the Project Construction Security Plan. 
• Manage the daily operations and oversight of all Site Security Observers. 
• Create, manage and maintain a culture of high integrity and security awareness.  
• Monitor and observe all personnel on site (eg unscheduled attendance at Toolbox Talks) for behavioural changes or reduced integrity with the conduct of their work. 
• Provide detailed reporting to seniors. 
• Ability to provide on-site training to staff. 
• Responsible for auditing and reporting on construction requirements in line with department’s policy. 
• Have responsibility for ensuring that security and construction elements, which can be complex in nature, meet the physical/construction security requirements and do not compromise ability to achieve certification and accreditation.  

Requirements/Skills 

• Possess exceptional skills and experience in construction security management. Ability to interpret and apply ASIO technical notes, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), and Zone 4 and 5 Physical Security construction and management requirements.
• Possess suitable experience in establishing, maintaining and troubleshooting construction security equipment and other mitigations, such as deployable CCTV, EACS, alarm systems and the ability to adapt alternate mitigations in the event these are unavailable or not serviceable. 
• Excellent leadership skills and experience with developing and managing project teams and training and managing operational teams.
• Use expertise, good judgement and in-depth knowledge of physical security, construction security and construction documentation.
• Possess relevant WHS and construction experience in site safety and risk management 

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 11/09/2025
Consultant:  Sandi
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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