Manager Group Protective Security

About us

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

As the Manager, Group Protective Security, you will lead the Protective Security Function across CitiPower, Powercor, and United Energy—three of Victoria’s most critical electricity networks. This senior leadership role is central to shaping and executing the strategic agenda for protective security across the group.

You’ll be responsible for the design, implementation, and governance of security operations, systems, services, and controls that safeguard people, assets, and operations. Your leadership will embed a strong security culture, proactively manage emerging risks, and ensure alignment with energy sector standards, regulatory frameworks, and national critical infrastructure requirements.

A key aspect of the role involves building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels and engaging externally with government agencies, law enforcement, industry peers, and critical infrastructure partners.

What you’ll deliver:

• Develop and implement the Group Protective Security Strategy aligned to organisational risk, threat environment, regulatory obligations, and critical infrastructure protection requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of protective security specialists ensuring staff are engaged, motivated and demonstrate by way of their performance a positive security culture.
• Undertaken performance management of people and be an effective point of escalation for the team and wider business on issues of protective security nature or concern.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and service metrics related to group protective security services and systems performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address current and emerging threats and risks, improving alignment between protective security capabilities and business needs, through effective reporting and analytics.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act obligations.
• Lead protective security risk assessments across sites and functions, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and controls implemented.
• Oversee the operational readiness and performance of VPN / UE protective security infrastructure and personnel including Glen Waverley Security Control Room and Market Street Security/Concierge.
• Represent the Group in security forums with government agencies, energy sector partners, and national security bodies.
• Engage with internal stakeholders including Network Services, Facilities Management, Workplace Services, IT Cyber Security, Legal, Network Safety, People & Culture to integrate protective security practices across the business.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have: 

• Tertiary or recognised vocational qualifications in security risk management, criminal justice, emergency management or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management and protective security policy frameworks and standards. (ISO31000, HB167, ENA Doc 015:2022, PSPF, SOCI Act)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior security management role, preferably within critical infrastructure or utilities will be considered extremely favourable but not mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in policing/law enforcement in an operational capacity including operational policing and/or criminal investigations will be considered favourably but is not mandatory.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and deliver outcomes in complex environments.
• Familiarity with modern security technologies, data privacy, and system integration considerations.
• Exceptional communication, incident reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in coordinating and managing emergency and security incidents, including timely escalation and follow-up.
• Sound understanding of commonly used protective security systems including Access Control, CCTV and Intrusion Detection will be advantageous.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here for more information on how we create and support a diverse and equitable workplace. 

Understand how our benefits can support you. We offer a health and wellbeing subsidy (up to $600 per year), paid parental leave of up to 15 weeks for the primary carer, and more. 

What’s next? 

Please submit your application via our Careers website by 2 November 2025 (this may change once we find the right person for the role). For the full Position Description, reach out Nadya Kartika from the Talent Team at careers@powercor.com.au 

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working or require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.