Security Risk Specialist - Multiple positions

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As a Security Risk Specialist, you’ll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  
 

• Competitive Salary starting from $168,379 + super (10 day fortnight)
• Help keep our people and assets secure
• Provide expert security and threat analysis, forecasting, reporting, briefs and advice

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Security Risk Specialist you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of protective security risk assessments, security system testing and site security inspections across operational facilities – from substations to control centres and corporate facilities.

You'll be at the forefront of identifying threats, risks and testing that security controls are effective to protect our critical infrastructure ensuring compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SoCI), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and other relevant regulatory obligations.

The people you'll join:

Sitting within our Field and Asset Management Division, the Protective Security and Authorisations team is accountable for business wide protective security service compliance and protection functions, protecting Powerlink from activism, terrorism and criminal activity whilst managing the strategic development and application of enterprise physical security plans, systems and standards for the business. 

Based in Virginia, you’ll join a team that is solution-focused, risk-informed, and committed to safeguarding critical infrastructure. This is your chance to shape how physical and electronic security is embedded into the lifecycle of high-impact projects. 

What you'll bring:

You’re someone who thrives in a regulated environment, enjoys being in the field and conducting assessments, understands the real-world implications of critical infrastructure protection, and knows how to bring together risk and threat assessments with technical, strategic, and operational expertise.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in enterprise risk assessment program in high security or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of threat and risk assessment methodologies, security standards (AS/NZS, PSPF, AESCSF), and project lifecycle management.
• Outstanding communication, time management and reporting capability with the ability to influence and align corrective action with security best practices.

Essential Qualifications

• Security Advisors Licence (or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Cert II in Security Operations
• Cert III (or above) in Security Risk Management or a related discipline, or lesser qualification with significant experience in security advisory and risk assessment roles within critical infrastructure or high security sectors
• C Class drivers licence

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Thursday 29th January 2026. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kate Bossennec at kate.bossennec@powerlink.com.au

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You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

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