Benjamin Cole

Chief Security Officer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

A security and risk management professional with extensive experience in security strategy development and implementation, risk management, security operations, resilience planning, security capability development, security operations, investigations, and emergency and crisis preparedness. A track record of achievement and motivation to produce positive outcomes. Strong leadership qualities and proven success motivating and managing high performing teams with high calibre interpersonal and communication skills all backed by significant experience.

Experience

  • Chief Security Officer at Fremantle Ports
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Chair of Ports Australia Security Committee at Ports Australia
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Security Consultant at Arup
    May 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr

  • Detective Sergeant at WA Police Force
    Dec 2004 - May 2022 · 17 yrs 6 mos