Sr Manager Security, Australia

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Network 10, and Channel 5 among others.  

This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY. 

Reporting to the VP, International Security based in Madrid, the Sr Manager Security is responsible for leading and managing security operations across our offices, productions, and events throughout Australia.

This role is critical in ensuring the safety and security of our personnel, assets, and productions while maintaining a secure environment that aligns with industry standards and Paramount’s corporate policies. 

Functions will also include:   

• Overseeing physical security measures, including access control, CCTV systems, incident response for corporate offices 
• Coordinating with local teams to maintain a safe and secure working environment 
• Managing the selection, hiring and performance of security vendors, ensuring services meet required standards and contractual agreements. 
• Supervising and guiding a team of outsourced security professionals. 
• Managing security protocols for in-studio and third-party productions, including personnel safety, equipment protection and confidentiality.  
• Conducting regular risk assessments for all Network 10 locations and productions. Also, working closely with production teams to anticipate and mitigate risks. 
• Leading security planning for Network 10 events such as premiers, media events and public engagements 
• Ensuring the safety of talent, guests, and audiences, coordinating with event staff and external security vendors 
• Responding to security incidents including theft, trespassing and emergencies 
• Leading investigations and coordinating with law enforcement and relevant authorities when necessary 
• Providing training, performance evaluations, and ensuring staff are up to date on best practices and protocols 
• Working closely with Paramount’s International Security Team, legal, HR, and production departments 

What are we looking for in a Sr Manager Security? What’s important?   

• 8+ years of experience in security management, preferably within the media, entertainment, or events industry (a bonus but not essential)  
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing security teams across multiple locations 
• 5+ years of experience hiring and managing security vendors, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and budget management 
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, incident management and reporting  
• Must be willing to travel frequently across Australia and occasionally to international locations as required 
• Experience in managing security for productions is highly desirable 
• A bachelor’s degree in security and/or relevant certifications in security management, such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)  
• Familiarity with electronic security systems (CCTV, access control) and emergency protocols  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners 
• Proven decision-making skills and crisis management abilities 

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation. 

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures. 

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Paramount is a global media & entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world.   Locally in AU, you’ll find all our great content on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.  

Why Paramount? 

We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day.  However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us: 

• 92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor) 
• We hold a 4.4 STAR rating, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)