Security Consultant

A Security Consultant advises organisations on identifying and mitigating physical and information security risks through workplace assessments, policy development, and implementation of protective measures. They conduct security audits, analyse vulnerability patterns, and recommend tailored solutions aligned with Australian regulatory standards and industry best practice. Security Consultants work across private and public sector clients, delivering risk reports and training programmes to embed security culture within organisations.

Conduct on-site security audits and facility assessments to identify physical vulnerabilities including access points, perimeter controls, and surveillance gaps. Interview staff across departments to understand current security behaviours, awareness levels, and procedural compliance. Analyse security incident data and breach reports to identify patterns, root causes, and systemic weaknesses. Review existing security policies, procedures, and documentation against relevant Australian standards including AS/NZS ISO/IEC 27001 and workplace safety legislation. Develop customised security recommendations covering access control systems, CCTV, alarm systems, and personnel screening protocols. Prepare written security risk assessments and executive reports quantifying threats, likelihood, and financial impact. Design and deliver security awareness training programmes addressing physical security, cybersecurity hygiene, and incident response procedures. Evaluate security technology solutions and provide specification requirements for procurement of locks, sensors, monitoring systems, or software.

The standard entry pathway requires a Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training (ABS skill level 3). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

You'll need to get across complex Australian compliance standards like AS/NZS ISO/IEC 27001 and workplace safety law, which means ongoing study and certifications beyond your Certificate III or IV. Work is also project-based and client-dependent, so income can be unpredictable, especially when starting out. Many organisations only bring in consultants after a breach, so you're chasing reactive demand rather than steady ongoing work.

Government and defence work tends to be in capital cities. Regional work exists in mining and agriculture but is sparse. Some consulting can be done remotely once you've built client relationships, but you'll need to travel for on-site audits and assessments.

Published for ANZSCO unit group 4422, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.

Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

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• Incident Reportingcore
• Negotiationcore
• Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
• Problem Solvingcore
• Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
• Report Writingcore
• Research and Analysiscore
• Risk Identificationcore
• Stakeholder Communicationcore
• Verbal Communicationcore
• Written Communicationcore
• Adapt communication style according to recipient
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• Conflict Resolution
• Continuous Learning and Upskilling
• Customer Needs Assessment
• Goal Setting and Planning
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Process Documentation
• Process Improvement Identification
• Reporting and Analytics
• Time Management and Prioritisation

• ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
• ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
• ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.

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Last updated: 30 October 2026