Managing risk effectively is a fundamental responsibility for any organisation—whether you’re overseeing a university, managing a council asset, operating a commercial facility, or delivering critical infrastructure. As the expectations around compliance, safety, and duty of care continue to rise, many organisations turn to independent consultants for risk management guidance tailored to their environment.
At Smartsec Security Solutions, we specialise in physical security risk management from a people and property protection perspective. We work with businesses, schools, local governments, and infrastructure providers across Perth and regional WA to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and deliver clear, actionable strategies to improve safety and resilience.
What Is Consultant Risk Management?
A consultant in risk management provides external, expert advice on how to identify, assess, and control risks within an organisation. Unlike internal teams that may be stretched or limited in technical expertise, a dedicated risk consultant brings focused knowledge, real-world experience, and independence.
Smartsec Security Solutions operates as a completely independent risk consultancy. We do not sell equipment or installation services, meaning our advice is solely based on what will best protect your people, property, and reputation.
The Risks We Help You Manage
Our consulting services are focused on physical risk—those that impact personal safety, physical security, operational disruption, and public perception. These risks often arise from:
- Uncontrolled access to buildings or sites
- Gaps in CCTV or surveillance coverage
- Poorly lit or poorly activated public areas
- Ineffective emergency procedures
- Inadequate staff training or coordination
- Reputational risk from safety-related incidents
- Crime trends or repeat antisocial behaviour
Whether your site is a shopping centre, education facility, community precinct, or commercial office, we help you clearly understand your vulnerabilities and how to address them.
Protecting People: A Core Focus of Our Risk Management Consulting
One of the most important aspects of our work is helping organisations protect their staff, contractors, visitors, and members of the public. This includes assessing:
- After-hours safety and lone worker risks
- Entry and exit procedures
- Staff awareness of emergency protocols
- CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles for safe environments
- Access control systems and credentialing
- Visitor management and contractor screening
- Lighting adequacy and blind spot risks
By focusing on how people interact with the environment, we help create safer workplaces and public spaces that reduce liability, increase confidence, and support compliance.
Protecting Assets and Operational Continuity
In addition to personal safety, we also assess risks related to physical assets and critical operations. These may include:
- Theft or damage to high-value equipment
- Security system failures
- Vandalism or arson
- Site breaches or unauthorised access
- Disruption of services or events due to poor planning
- Inadequate control room or monitoring procedures
Our consultants evaluate your existing controls, compare them with best practice, and recommend enhancements to reduce risk and strengthen preparedness.
What You Can Expect from Our Risk Management Consulting
Each engagement begins with a discussion of your objectives. From there, we conduct a structured review based on ISO 31000 risk management principles and relevant Australian Standards. Our reports are tailored, practical, and written in plain language.
We typically provide:
- On-site physical security audits and risk identification
- Stakeholder interviews to understand user behaviour and concerns
- Gap analysis against standards and internal policies
- Prioritised risk mitigation recommendations (immediate, short-term, and long-term)
- Support for policy and SOP development
- Optional CPTED reviews, lighting audits, or access control reviews
- Photographic documentation and mapping where required
We break risk management into manageable stages so your team can act on recommendations progressively—starting with “quick wins” and planning forward for strategic improvements.
Why Independence Matters
Our role as a true independent consultant means our advice is not influenced by product availability or vendor partnerships. This allows us to:
- Recommend only what’s necessary and relevant
- Help clients avoid unnecessary costs or technology overuse
- Provide fair evaluations of quotes or proposals from third-party vendors
- Offer transparency when navigating funding requests or internal approvals
It also builds trust. Our clients know we’re here to help them meet their safety and risk obligations—not to sell them equipment.
Who We Work With
Smartsec Security Solutions supports a wide range of clients including:
- Local councils and shires
- Shopping centres and retail precincts
- Universities and private schools
- Health and aged care providers
- Construction and infrastructure operators
- Commercial facilities and property managers
We adapt our approach to your organisation’s size, structure, and regulatory environment—ensuring the advice you receive is relevant, achievable, and future-proof.
Why Choose Smartsec Security Solutions?
- Over 17 years of experience in physical risk and security consulting
- Independent and vendor-neutral—no product sales, ever
- Strong understanding of WA-specific council and commercial environments
- Services aligned with ISO 31000, AS 3745, AS 2201.2, and CPTED best practices
- Practical recommendations based on real-world risks
- Reports tailored for boards, internal safety teams, or funding support
Whether you’re undertaking a project, responding to an incident, or reviewing long-term risk exposure, we deliver clarity and structure.
Let’s Help You Make Better Risk Decisions
If you’re looking for a consultant in risk management who can provide independent, practical advice to protect your people and property, we’re here to help.
To arrange a consultation or learn more about our services, visit our Security Consulting Services page.
Let’s work together to reduce risk, strengthen confidence, and create safer, more resilient environments for your organisation.
