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ID:
RFQ-DSD2025-LH-023
Role
: Site Security Manager
Experience Level:
EL1 Equivalent
Client
: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Location
: Canberra (ACT)
Start date
: March 2026
Contract Expiry
: 12 Months with a possible 12-month extension
Clearance
: NV2
Applications Close
: Please email your response to us by
9.00am Tuesday 27th January 2026
. The role officially closes with the client Thursday 29 January 2026- please keep us informed of your intent and submission progress.
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Job details
The Site Security Manager (SSM) will lead the construction security and site observation program on projects domestically and overseas. They will work collegiately with project stakeholders from within DFAT and the head works contractor for the project.
Key duties and responsibilities
* 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.
* Ability to provide on-site training to staff and manage and operate technical equipment
* Responsible for auditing and reporting on construction requirements in line with DFAT policy and p
rovide detailed reporting to seniors.
* Manage and schedule witnessing of hold points, if required, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed and documented.
* Lead and work as part of a team, make sound decisions under limited direction, and provide advice and support to staff and project managers, in accordance with Physical/Technical security policies and guidelines.
* Manage and make effective use of individual and team capabilities to provide a specialist construction security service.
* 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.