Risk Management

Our risk management services are designed to help businesses identify vulnerabilities, strengthen compliance, and implement robust security frameworks. Through detailed assessments, strategic planning, and expert consultation, we work with clients to address real-world risks and develop operational solutions that protect people, property, and brand integrity. Nova’s approach is proactive, evidence-based, and grounded in a deep understanding of local regulations, licensing obligations, and industry best practices.

Protecting People, Property & Compliance Through Intelligence and Insight

At Nova Security Group, our risk management services are designed to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen compliance, and build safer, more resilient environments for businesses, venues, and public spaces. We go beyond the checkbox delivering expert guidance that transforms risk into strategy.

Whether you're a venue operator, construction manager, event organiser, or corporate facility, we tailor our risk solutions to your operational and regulatory environment. Our consultants draw on deep industry experience, WHS knowledge, and law enforcement collaboration to provide evidence-based, forward-thinking strategies that prevent incidents and reduce liability.

Our qualified WHS consultants have +10 years experience in the field working with various clients in a number of unique fields.

Core Risk Management Services

Security Risk Assessments

Thorough site-based risk assessments identifying potential threats, weaknesses, and liabilities across physical security, staff protocols, and operational activity.
WHS-aligned hazard identification
Threat-vulnerability-consequence analysis
Mitigation planning
Physical layout and access risk reviews
SafeWork compliance

Security Management Plans
We draft, review, and implement custom security management plans that comply with industry licensing bodies, DA conditions, liquor legislation, and operational risk standards.

Venue or site-specific plans
Risk matrices and control measures
Staff roles and response protocols
RSA integration and escalation planning

WHS Audits & Safety Reviews
Nova offers full Work Health and Safety audits in line with ISO 45001 and local workplace legislation. We assess not only the physical environment but also staff behaviour, training adequacy, signage, PPE use, and more.

On-site WHS inspections
Hazard and incident reporting systems
Control validation and improvement
Contractor and visitor safety
Fire, egress, evacuation, and muster plans

BOCSAR Crime Data Reviews
We conduct crime profile reviews based on BOCSAR (NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research) data, tailoring our recommendations to crime trends and incident reports in your area.

Pre-licensing or DA strategy
Venue risk profiling
CPTED-informed planning

Emergency & Critical Incident Planning
We help businesses prepare for and respond to critical incidents with structured, actionable emergency plans.

Evacuation procedures
Lockdown protocols
Alarm response plans
Emergency contact networks
Fire and medical response

Liquor Licensing & Compliance Advice
Nova provides advisory services to support licensed premises in meeting OLGR/ILGA requirements, including:

Late-night risk mitigation plans
Incident documentation and reporting templates
RSA walkthroughs and staff compliance
Refusal of entry/removal procedures
Staff briefings and consultation

Harm Minimisation & Crowd Safety Planning
Specialising in nightlife and public event environments, our team helps you reduce the risks of intoxication-related harm, violence, and crowd mismanagement.

Staff and patron movement strategy
Passive and active monitoring protocols
Incident de-escalation policies
Consultation with councils and licensing authorities
Staff training support

Security Audits & CPTED Reviews
We conduct physical and procedural security audits using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to assess:

Perimeter and lighting
Blind spots and sightlines
CCTV coverage
Access control points
Landscaping and structural barriers
Internal layout flow and pinch points

On-Site Security Consulting
Our consultants work with your team on location to assess real-time risk exposures, staff readiness, and safety gaps — offering practical, site-specific solutions.

Operational walkthroughs
Contractor compliance checks
Guard placement reviews
Roster and shift audits
Emergency drills & response observations