Acknowledgement of Country
EXEC Security acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our head office stands in Burwood, Victoria. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the many lands on which we work.
We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded, and that these lands have always been places of gathering, knowledge sharing and protection. Those values continue to guide the way we work today.
Trust Is the Foundation of Safety
Our officers, technicians and monitoring specialists work in the country every day, in metropolitan, regional and remote communities across every state and territory. Doing that work well starts with understanding the people and places we protect.
For us, reconciliation is part of how we operate: listening first, learning continually, and turning respect into practical action inside our business and across the communities we serve.
"We approach this journey with humility, intention, and a willingness to listen and grow."
Michael Cohen, Chief Executive Officer
Where Our Journey Began
Our reconciliation journey has been gradual, deliberate and deeply reflective. These foundations were in place before our RAP was written, and they continue to grow.
Smoking Ceremony at our head office
Our Burwood head office, on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, hosted a Smoking Ceremony to mark the start of our RAP journey: a grounding moment of respect and reflection for our team.
Cultural Awareness Training
We partnered with First Nations-led trainers, including Indigenous Cultural Connections, to deliver Cultural Awareness Training to leaders across the business, and we are extending that learning to our wider workforce.
A First Nations voice in our strategy
A First Nations representative sits on our advisory board, bringing lived experience and perspective that shape our strategy and keep our approach culturally respectful and authentic.
Acknowledgement in every meeting
Acknowledgement of Country is formally part of all our internal and client meetings, so respect for Traditional Custodians is part of our everyday operations.
Pathways into security careers
We work with Indigenous-owned agencies A2B Personnel and Goal Indigenous Services to create culturally safe, sustainable employment pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Backing First Nations businesses
Since 2024, we have been connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses through Supply Nation, starting with office artwork and corporate services.
Our Reflect RAP
Our First Formal Step in Reconciliation
Our inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, runs from December 2025 to April 2027. It gives our reconciliation work structure, clear ownership and accountability, and connects us with a national network of more than 3,000 organisations in Reconciliation Australia’s RAP program.
Reflect is the foundation stage, where we deepen our understanding, build genuine relationships and lay the groundwork for our next RAP. It is built around three aims.
Strengthen cultural awareness across our team
Build authentic, respectful relationships with First Nations communities
Create opportunities for participation, inclusion and partnership
Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, with progress reported every year
Our Commitments
Our RAP sets out clear actions under four pillars. Every action has a named owner and timeline, and we report on our progress each year. Select a pillar to see what we have committed to.
Relationships
Building genuine connections that benefit everyone involved
- Identify and connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations in our local areas and sphere of influence.
- Learn and apply best practice for partnerships with First Nations organisations.
- Celebrate National Reconciliation Week by sharing resources with our people and joining external NRW events, with our leaders taking part.
- Share our commitment with every team member and collaborate with like-minded organisations on their reconciliation journeys.
- Review our HR policies to strengthen anti-discrimination provisions and promote positive race relations.
Respect
Deepening our understanding of cultures, histories, knowledge and rights
- Review our team’s cultural learning needs and build the case for deeper cultural learning across EXEC.
- Learn about the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters where we operate.
- Build our people’s understanding of cultural protocols, including Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
- Celebrate NAIDOC Week by sharing its meaning with our team, promoting local events and taking part ourselves.
Opportunities
Opening doors to employment, development and supplier partnerships
- Develop a business case for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, retention and professional development at EXEC.
- Build a clear picture of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce to shape future employment and development opportunities.
- Develop a business case for procurement from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses.
- Investigate Supply Nation membership to grow our supplier diversity.
Governance
Led from the top, tracked carefully and reported openly
- A dedicated RAP Working Group, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation, oversees delivery.
- Senior leaders are engaged in delivering our commitments, with a senior leader championing the RAP internally.
- Clear systems to track, measure and report on every commitment.
- An annual RAP Impact Survey for Reconciliation Australia, plus yearly progress updates for our people, clients and partners.
- Registration with Reconciliation Australia to begin developing our next RAP.
The Story Behind Our Artwork
Our Rivers Still Run
Anthony I, Gubbi Gubbi (2023)
Our RAP features a painting by Gubbi Gubbi artist Anthony I. It captures the flowing strength of the Caboolture River, a place of memory, continuity and connection, where knowledge passes between generations like water finding its way through land and time.
Anthony’s work came to us through The Torch, which delivers art, cultural and career development programs for Indigenous men and women in, or recently released from, correctional facilities in Victoria. Every artwork sold through The Torch returns 100% of proceeds to the artist, supporting self-determination.
For us, the river reflects what we value most: connection, care for community, and knowledge that keeps flowing.
The People Driving Our RAP
Our RAP Working Group brings together leaders from across EXEC, guided by an external First Nations Business and Cultural Liaison. Our People & Culture Manager leads as RAP Champion, supported by our Compliance Manager.
- People & Culture Manager (RAP Champion)
- Chief Financial Officer
- Sales Manager
- First Nations Business & Cultural Liaison
- Compliance Manager
- IT Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Operations Manager
Get in touch
Walk With Us on Our Reconciliation Journey
Whether you lead a community organisation, run an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander business, partner with us as a client or are considering a career in security, we would love to hear from you. For enquiries about our RAP, contact Melissa Malik, Head of People & Culture, at hr@execsecurity.com.au or 1300 20 22 24.
