Group
Occupation
172934 Security Manager (Non-ICT)
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
172934 Security Manager (Non-ICT)
Manages the security functions of an organisation to ensure the safety and security of employees and facilities.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Chief Information Security Officers, Cyber Security Operations Coordinators and ICT security project managers are excluded from this occupation. Chief Information Security Officers are included in Occupation 113132 Chief Information Security Officer. Cyber Security Operations Coordinators are included in Occupation 271136 Cyber Security Operations Coordinator. ICT security project managers are included in Occupation 113232 ICT Project Manager.
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Develops and implements security policies, procedures and strategies for an organisation
- Plans, manages and coordinates security activities to safeguard employees and the assets and properties of an organisation
- Implements strategies to identify, investigate and resolve security breaches
- Analyses and evaluates security operations to identify risks and improve existing procedures
- Assesses security risks, such as bomb threats, unauthorised entry and fire, and plans incident responses to mitigate the potential consequences of those risks
- Communicates security status, updates and problems using established protocols