We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Risk & Security Manager to join our Westfield Riccarton team. This is a varied role, with a key focus on leading and directing the Centre security & risk management functions, providing the optimal level of security and safety for our employees, contractors, retailers and customers.

Day to day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Proactively planning and delivering priorities from our Safety Framework, providing a safe and secure environment that exceeds customer expectations, whilst promoting safety as an integral part of the customer experience
• Proactive management, reporting, and response to hazard identification, incidents, emergencies, near misses and claims
• Manage safety audits and inspection programs
• Manage compliance with all security & health & safety policies, procedures, & practices at the Centre
• Attend to Centre emergencies; ensuring risk and security staff and contractors are trained to deal with all emergencies
• Management of external service providers and contract security staff
• Develop strong relationships and work with local Police, WHS Regulators, Fire Brigade and Ambulance Services to develop operational and emergency protocols

As a part of our asset team, you’ll also have Duty Management responsibilities where you’ll be required to work a late night or weekend shift (on a roster), which will be balanced with a day off in lieu.

This is a permanent position with full-time hours. The days of work are Tuesday – Saturday.

What will set you apart from the rest?

• You will have a strong background in security, risk management, and managing workplace health & safety.
• You will be a strong leader with a warm, approachable, & engaging persona.
• You will be calm & considered under pressure.
• You will be a confident & clear communicator.

Technically, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Qualifications or related experience in Work Health and Safety
• Solid experience in risk & security management in retail, property, hospitality, entertainment, leisure or other services industry
• Ability to mitigate & manage risk, manage incident response, and follow through with reporting, authority interaction, & assisting with insurance claims management
• Experience & technical knowledge of CCTV & Access Control systems, & visitor & contractor management systems