At a Glance
- Tasks: Observe and monitor security on construction sites, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join Vertical Scope Group, a leader in secure construction for the Australian Government.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work on significant projects, and develop essential security skills.
- Other info: Opportunities for domestic and international travel, plus career growth in a disciplined team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while working in dynamic environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in security or construction, strong observation skills, and ability to work in teams.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Location: Canberra, ACT, with potential domestic and international deployment
Industry: Defence, National Security & Secure Construction
Support secure construction activities for a major Australian Government client. Work on sensitive construction security projects in controlled environments. Join a disciplined, site-based operational team supporting secure-by-design project delivery.
About the Role
Vertical Scope Group is seeking Site Security Observers to support our client's construction security activities across domestic and potential international project sites. This role is focused on site-based security observation, monitoring and assurance across active construction environments. You will work as part of a multi-person operational team, supporting the application of approved construction security controls and helping ensure that personnel, materials, tools, equipment and site activities remain compliant with required security standards.
This is an on-site role suited to individuals with experience in security, construction, controlled environments, or operational site-based roles who can demonstrate strong discipline, situational awareness, judgement and reporting capability.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in security, construction, site operations, or controlled environments
- Experience working as part of a dynamic, multi-person operational team
- Strong observation, recording and reporting skills
- The ability to work for extended periods with minimal supervision
- Sound judgement, professional discipline and strong situational awareness
- Familiarity with Work Health and Safety principles and active construction site risk management
- The physical capability to stand for extended periods, move across active worksites, navigate uneven ground, climb stairs or ladders, and lift equipment up to 30 kg
- The ability to build effective working relationships with client personnel, project teams and other stakeholders
- The ability to operate or learn to operate CCTV, alarms, access control and other site-based security systems
- Willingness to work in a range of weather conditions and active construction environments
- Willingness to travel for domestic and potential overseas assignments, where required
Required licences and certifications
Prior to commencement, successful candidates will need to provide evidence of, or be willing to obtain:
- Construction Induction Training — White Card
- Working Safely at Heights
- Working in Confined Spaces
- Additional client-specific security, construction security and mandatory training will be required prior to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Site Security Observer, you will be responsible for:
- Observing personnel movements and activities within designated construction zones and controlled areas
- Monitoring construction activities for compliance with approved construction security documentation and controls
- Inspecting and auditing materials, tools and equipment brought onto site
- Identifying, reporting and helping contain suspicious, unauthorised or non-compliant materials or activity
- Supporting the operation of site-based technical security systems, including CCTV, alarms and access control mechanisms where required
- Applying a risk-based and situational approach to identifying and escalating security concerns
- Completing accurate security logs, records and reports to support assurance, auditability and continuous improvement
- Operating within an established chain of command and escalating issues promptly and appropriately
- Supporting a secure, compliant and professional site environment throughout the construction lifecycle
What's on Offer
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant secure construction projects in Australia and overseas. You will have the opportunity to:
- Work on sensitive, security-focused construction programs
- Build experience in secure site operations and construction security assurance
- Join a professional, disciplined and mission-focused operational team
- Support a major Australian Government client through Vertical Scope Group
- Gain exposure to domestic and potential international project environments
- Develop skills across physical security, site assurance, reporting, risk identification and operational coordination
How to Apply
If you have experience in security, construction, controlled site operations or a related field, and are ready to contribute to important secure construction projects, we will welcome your application. Submit your CV or reach out to Vertical Scope Group for a confidential discussion.
Site Security Observers in Canberra employer: Vertical Scope Group
Join a globally recognised leader in cybersecurity, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cyber defence in Australia. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from exclusive international training, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. This is not just a job; it's a strategic career opportunity within a dynamic team that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
