OSCA 172934

Security Manager (Non-ICT)

Overview

  • Employed persons

    2,300

  • Employment status

    90.3% Full time

    9.9% Part time

  • Median age

    46 years

  • Employment by sex

    15.1% Female

    85.2% Male

    Highly male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.8%

  • Main employing industry

    Public Administration and Safety

Indicator Security Manager (Non-ICT) Total employment
Employed persons 2,300 12,049,400
Median age 46 years 40 years
Full-time share 90.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 9.9% 35.8%
Female employment share 15.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 85.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Highly male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.8% 2.2%
Main employing industry Public Administration and Safety Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Security Managers (Non-ICT) manage the security functions of an organisation to ensure the safety and security of employees and facilities.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 2
equivalent to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification.

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Security Manager (Non-ICT) Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Public Administration and Safety 54.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Construction 8.5% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Financial and Insurance Services 4.8% Construction 8.9%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 4.3% Education and Training 8.8%
    Health Care and Social Assistance 3.2% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Education and Training 3.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Arts and Recreation Services 2.9% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Administrative and Support Services 2.7% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 2.7% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Information Media and Telecommunications 2.5% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      37.2%

    • Victoria

      24.4%

    • Queensland

      14.5%

    • South Australia

      5.3%

    • Tasmania

      1.2%

    • Northern Territory

      0.9%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      6.7%

    Security Manager (Non-ICT) Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 870 37.2% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 570 24.4% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 340 14.5% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 120 5.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 230 9.9% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 30 1.2% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 20 0.9% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 160 6.7% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Security Manager (Non-ICT)

    Total employment

    Age group Security Manager (Non-ICT) Total employment
    15–24 years 1.1% 14.3%
    25–34 years 14.2% 22.7%
    35–44 years 29.9% 22.3%
    45–54 years 31.9% 20.4%
    55–64 years 19.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 3.8% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Security Manager (Non-ICT) Total employment
    Female 15.1% 48.5%
    Male 85.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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