Security

Stability and peace of mind at work

You may value workplaces that prioritise stability and thoughtful risk management. These environments typically take both physical and psychological safety seriously, making decisions with long-term security in mind. The culture tends to balance careful consideration with steady progress, creating a stable foundation for teams. Work generally proceeds with clear guidelines and protections in place, allowing people to pursue objectives with confidence.

Companies that care about security

Bankwest

Bankwest is a leading Australian bank offering a wide range of financial services and products to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in Perth, Bankwest operates nationwide, focusing on exceptional customer service and innovative solutions. We’re passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences every day by ensuring simple, friendly service, security and value for more than 1.1 million customers nationwide. We care about each other, as much as we care about our customers.

IAG

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is Australia and New Zealand’s largest general insurance company. Its businesses have helped people recover from natural disasters, accidents and loss since 1851. The Group’s businesses underwrite over $13 billion of premium each year, selling insurance under leading brands including NRMA Insurance, CGU, SGIO, SGIC, State AMI and Lumley Insurance. IAG also has interests in general insurance joint ventures in Malaysia and India.

Employsure

Employsure is Australia’s leading workplace relations specialist – providing support with employment relations, HR services, and workplace health & safety. Employsure works alongside employers to set solid foundations for business success. With highly skilled professionals assisting over 31,000 business owners in Australia & NZ, Employsure provides small to medium-sized businesses with the tools, advice, and assistance to be workplace confident.

Bank of Queensland

Bank of Queensland are an ASX listed company with an impressive reputation as one of Australia’s leading regional banks. We have a diverse workforce of over 2800 staff in branches and offices across Australia. We offer a range of products for our customers through the following brands: BOQ, BOQ Business Banking, BOQ Finance, BOQ Specialist, ME Bank and Virgin Money Australia.

Boral

Boral is the largest vertically integrated construction materials company in Australia. Our network includes prized quarry and cement infrastructure, bitumen, construction materials recycling, asphalt, and concrete batching operations. We employ around 9,000 employees and contractors across our operations which span more than 360 sites nationwide.

UpGuard

UpGuard helps businesses protect their sensitive data and manage cybersecurity risk. UpGuard's software is used by some of the world’s largest, fastest-growing and innovative companies like Spaceship, TravelPerk, Xinja, Superloop and more.

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Security and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values security:

Regular safety audits and hazard assessments with follow-up
Workplace training programs and emergency response drills
Mental health resources and stress management support
Incident reporting systems with investigation procedures
Safety committee meetings with cross-department representation
Initiatives promoting psychological safety, including open communication channels and support for mental well-being
Regular check-ins that include discussing stress management and work-life balance
Training for managers to recognise and address psychological risks or concerns in the workplace.

Interview questions to ask about security

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about security? These interview questions can get you started.

How would you describe the leadership team's style and approach?
What opportunities exist for employees to develop their own leadership skills?
How does the company ensure workplace safety, both physically and psychologically?