Senior Protective Security Specialist
Job no: 40005050
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North, Melbourne - South, Melbourne - East, Melbourne - West, Melbourne - Inner
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing, and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
Role Details:
As a Senior Protective Security Specialist, you will be a key member of the Protective Security Team, reporting to the Protective Security Manager. This role focuses on providing expert security risk management, personnel security, and electronic security system oversight to reduce security risks across the enterprise.
What you'll do:
- Conduct security risk assessments – Identify and mitigate physical and personnel security risks across Visy’s diverse operations.
- Enhance electronic security systems – Review, improve, and standardize electronic security system procurement and management.
- Foster security awareness & training – Promote a culture of security through education, training, and proactive risk management.
- Advise on personnel security – Provide expert guidance on workforce security risks, insider threats, and security clearances.
- Lead incident response & investigations – Support the response and resolution of security breaches, threats, and critical incidents.
- Drive security compliance & best practices – Ensure protective security measures align with business needs and industry standards.
- Collaborate across teams – Work closely with the Protective Security Manager, Cyber Security, Risk, and Infrastructure teams to strengthen Visy’s security posture.
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in protective security, corporate security, or law enforcement.
- Strong risk management, incident response, and investigative skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple security initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Experience reporting to senior executives on major security issues.
- Sharp analytical thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Expertise in security frameworks (PSPF, SOCI, Critical Infrastructure Protection).
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, adapt priorities, and drive mission-focused outcomes.
- A hands-on, humble approach with strong problem-solving & decision-making skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to align security initiatives with business goals.
What you’ll love when you join us:
- Sustainability & Innovation – Be part of a company that’s making a real difference in environmental responsibility and circular economy solutions.
- Collaborative Culture – Join a growing team, working closely with senior leaders and industry experts.
- Career Growth – Access ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities within a globally recognized company.
If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to the future of protective security at Visy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a growing, high-performing security team!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.
Visy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Only applications from people with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
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