State Security Manager

3d ago , from Coca-Cola European Partners

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).

We have 39,000 people serving 4 million customers in 31 markets.

We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.

We invest, employ, manufacture and distribute locally.

In Australia, our portfolio includes the Coca-Cola family of products and well-loved brands such as Sprite, Fanta, Monster and Mother Energy, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson's, and Grinders Coffee.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive State Security Manager to lead physical security operations across the state, protecting CCEP's people, assets and operations while ensuring a safe, effective and compliant security environment.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Security Australia, you'll oversee state security operations, emergency management, investigations, security risk and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll also manage a significant outsourced security workforce and work closely with internal stakeholders and third-party security providers.

The role will initially be site-based at our Richlands facility, with occasional travel required to CCEP sites across other states throughout Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead state-wide physical security operations, incident response and emergency management
• Manage and oversee 30+ outsourced security personnel in partnership with third-party security contractors
• Lead local security investigations, supported by the National Investigations Manager
• Conduct security risk assessments and site audits, identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
• Manage security budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Support the implementation of CCEP's national security strategy and framework
• Provide expert security and asset protection advice to stakeholders across the business
• Review and improve security systems, policies and procedures
• Lead security-related continuous improvement projects
• Develop and maintain site-level Business Continuity Plans
• Build strong relationships across Corporate, Supply Chain, Sales and other business functions
• Deliver security awareness training and support a strong security culture

About You

You are an experienced security professional with strong operational leadership, risk management and stakeholder management capabilities.

You're comfortable operating across multiple sites, managing external security providers and providing practical security advice to stakeholders at all levels.

In addition, you will have

• Extensive security management experience across private sector, government or law enforcement environments
• Experience managing security operations across multiple sites
• Strong knowledge of physical security and asset protection principles
• Experience managing third-party security contractors and service providers
• Strong risk assessment, incident management and investigation capabilities
• Experience managing budgets and delivering cost-saving initiatives
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving, communication and change management skills
• Experience leading teams or outsourced workforces
• Understanding of fraud risk management and investigations
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or a similarly complex operational environment is highly regarded
• A current Security Licence or eligibility to obtain one
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate
• Relevant qualifications in security management, criminology, law enforcement, investigations, policing or a related discipline are desirable

What We Offer

• Company funded Parental leave
• Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
• Being part of one of the world's largest bottlers and most recognizable brands.

• Excellent team culture – we have fun whilst we work!

• A Leader who will support & guide you throughout your career
• Access to employee benefits such as free drinks onsite, allocation of products to take home, EAP, free onsite parking
• Access to our CCEP Care Program which helps our People work through the challenges of navigating Government Services, Social Welfare Organisations, and all other matters that impact on their emotional, psychological, financial, and physical wellbeing.
• This includes free counselling for you and your family via our EAP helpline
• Access to our career and self-development program

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and safe workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accessibility adjustments at any stage of the process.

Your health, safety, and equal opportunity remain central to how we support our people.

At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we are committed to investing in your growth and development.

We actively support career progression and encourage continuous learning throughout your journey with us.

In 2025, 46% of all new opportunities in Asia-Pacific went to current employees.

A powerful reminder that when you join us, you're not just starting a job, you're stepping into a place where your growth, ambition and potential are truly supported.