Security Advisor

We are working with a leading Oil & Gas Operator who require a Security Advisor for a long term contract hire in rural Queensland. This will be an even time roster (14x14) and will run for a minimum of 12 months.  
 
About the position
Security Advisor is accountable to the project manager and will report to the Upstream Security
and Emergency Response Lead.
 
The primary purpose of the role is to ensure the security and safety staff working on the project.
 
You will have experience in and demonstrate a high skill level in security risk management, emergency management and creation of high-quality risk assessments, security plans and reports. You will need a strong commitment to security risk and knowledge of all hazards and threats to security and safety.
 
As a Security Advisor, you are expected to represent security discipline to the highest
standards whilst partnering with the business, identifying risks and delivering timely and fit-for-purpose solutions. You will role model a deep commitment to our values, code of conduct, safety and visibly demonstrate a simplification and delivery mindset, balancing immediate activities with longer-term direction setting
 
Location

• Chinchilla
• Travel (from Brisbane), accommodation and food provided

 
Roster

• 14 days on 14 days off
• 10-hour working day

 
Mandatory requirements

• Queensland security license (provider or advisor)
• Diploma in Security Risk Management or similar
• ISI (Industry Safety Induction) or industry experienced worker
• Must be able to pass background checks and medical

 
 
Skills

• Proven experience of working within operational teams whilst positively impacting security and safety
• Proven operational experience and knowledge of security and safety risks
• A deep understanding of security risk mitigation and control
• The courage to share views, insights, uncomfortable truths whilst accepting and supporting decisions
• made
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to work effectively in/and across multi-functional teams and
• interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate IT skills
• Driving in a rural setting is required

 
Experience

• Position would suit former military, police, emergency services or law enforcement (although not an essential requirement). Minimum 5 years in security management/advisor roles. Experience in resources/gas and oil industry is preferred.

 
Responsibilities – To include but are not limited too

• Creation, development and actioning of security risk assessments, security plans and security reports
• Security and safety briefing to your team, internal stakeholders and project management
• Ensuring the day-to-day security and safety of the project teams whilst on task
• Participation in weekly look ahead meetings for survey activity to establish go/no go decisions and key security considerations
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement and including 2-way information sharing (QPS, WDRC etc.)
• Engage with Security and Emergency Response lead and security watchkeeper on any security events and response as needed
• Security related information and intelligence gathering
• When not engaged in project tasks work with Security and Emergency Response Lead on upstream security matters

 
The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
BH ID - 234409

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