Project Security Officer

About Lendlease: Lendlease is an interconnected real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust About the role: We are currently looking for a Project Security Officer to assist with the management and delivery of project security requirements on an upcoming large-scale project in Canberra This is a site-based role, responsible for assisting our project team to manage project security, in line with client security requirements and the project security plan If you have experience as a Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Building Services Engineer, or in Quality Assurance, and would like to apply your transferable skills in a highly specialised team at Lendlease, this is a fantastic opportunity for you! Responsibilities in this role may include, but are not limited to:

• Liaising with client security representatives, security consultants, and certifying authorities for inspections and correspondence
• Assisting the Construction Security Manager in ensuring Construction Security Plan is implemented and maintained throughout construction phase
• Undertake regular physical inspections of construction site to ensure compliance with agreed design and security plan
• Management of personnel access approvals, and permissions for Lendlease staff, consultants, and subcontractors
• Conduct security briefings, inductions, and training for Lendlease project staff and contractors
• Assisting in the development of policies and procedures to meet security requirements in conjunction with Construction Security Manager
• Assisting project team with specific security requirements for subcontract packages and assist team in reviewing these to ensure security requirements are met

To be successful you will need:

• To be an Australian Citizen at the time of application
• Hold a Government Security Clearance or have the ability to gain and maintain a one
• Experience in the Construction Industry, ideally with experience on Government, Commercial, Data Centre, and Healthcare projects
• Understanding of building services, security, and fit out elements will be highly regarded
• Understanding of Government Protective Security Frameworks (PSPF, DSPF, ASIO Tech Notes and Construction Zones) will be highly regarded
• Strong written, and verbal communication skills as you will be communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including government and regulatory authorities
• Understanding of Quality Assurance, and Compliance within a construction environment
• Ability to facilitate meetings with clients, resolve issues, and report on matters relating to security compliance
• Bring high-level attention to detail, and a meticulous, process driven approach

Benefits of working at Lendlease:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing
• Access to employee networks - First Nations Mob, Pride (LGBTQI+), EmbRACE (culturally diverse); GEN (gender)

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Ben Gisik on 0407 463 835 for a confidential discussion At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.