Senior Security Consultant

Security Consultant At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. What you'll do As a Security Consultant, you'll work with clients to design and deliver security solutions that protect some of Australia's most important infrastructure assets. Joining a nationally connected team with a strong pipeline of work, you'll contribute to projects across Defence, Aviation, Transport, Critical Infrastructure and Data Centres. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver security strategies, risk assessments and security design solutions that balance operational needs, risk management and user experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking to grow their expertise within a specialist and increasingly important discipline while working on complex, high-profile projects across Australia. In this role, you will: Contribute to security consulting and advisory projects across a range of sectors Undertake security risk assessments and threat and vulnerability assessments Support the development of security strategies and security plans Contribute to physical security system design, including access control, CCTV and intrusion detection systems Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, defence and infrastructure project teams Assist with security compliance and regulatory requirements Participate in stakeholder workshops and client engagement activities Prepare technical reports, specifications and project documentation What you'll bring Experience in security consulting, protective security, electronic security, Defence, law enforcement or critical infrastructure environments Understanding of physical security principles and risk-based security design Experience contributing to security strategies, assessments or security system projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams Experience within a consultancy environment will be highly regarded Australian Citizenship preferred Ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance How we support your growth You'll join a growing team with immediate opportunities across Defence, Aviation and Critical Infrastructure projects, including exposure to the rapidly expanding Data Centre sector. Whether your background has been in consulting, Defence, government, infrastructure or security systems integration, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience while working alongside recognised industry specialists. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and flexible ways of working. You'll be supported by experienced leaders, a collaborative national team and genuine opportunities for career growth and development. Who we are We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. Ready for your next adventure? If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as requests for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.