Specialist Advisory & Operational Support
GSIC provides specialist advisory and operational support where security, investigative or site-based matters extend beyond standard service scope. This work is typically engaged alongside core services or in response to specific operational requirements.
Support is grounded in practical experience across mining operations, investigations and evidential processes. As a result, clients receive clear guidance that reflects real-world conditions, not theoretical models.
What specialist support can GSIC provide?
GSIC provides targeted advisory support across a range of operational and investigative contexts. This includes site-based risk planning, structured assessment frameworks and guidance during complex or sensitive incidents.
Where required, this work can integrate with mining security consultancy, workplace investigations and CCTV review services to provide a consistent and defensible approach across all stages of an issue.
Care and Maintenance Transition Support
Periods of shutdown and transition into care and maintenance can create significant exposure if risks are not identified and managed early. GSIC provides structured support during these phases, helping sites understand where vulnerabilities may arise and how controls can be applied effectively.
This may include on-site attendance during shutdown activities, oversight of key risk areas and practical guidance to ensure security arrangements remain proportionate and effective as operational conditions change.
Risk Matrix Development
GSIC develops site-specific risk matrices that reflect how exposure presents in real operating environments. These are not generic templates, but structured tools designed to identify vulnerabilities, prioritise risk and support practical decision-making.
Risk matrices are aligned with operational realities, regulatory expectations and organisational requirements. As a result, they can be used confidently to support both internal processes and external scrutiny where required.
Incident Response and Management Guidance
Serious workplace incidents require a controlled, structured response from the outset. GSIC provides guidance to support management in handling incidents in a way that preserves evidence, maintains procedural integrity and supports appropriate decision-making.
This includes early complaint handling, identification of relevant witnesses, evidence preservation and scene management considerations. Where incidents may lead to formal investigation, this approach helps ensure that the process remains consistent with procedural fairness principles.
Specialist guidance can also be provided in complex environments, including underground operations. This may involve incident logging, scene control, coordination of information and alignment with regulatory or coronial expectations where required.
Supporting Complex and Sensitive Matters
Some matters require a level of discretion, structure and operational awareness that extends beyond standard processes. In these situations, GSIC provides measured support designed to stabilise the situation, clarify next steps and ensure that decisions are made on a sound and defensible basis.
This work is not positioned as a standalone service line, but as an extension of capability where clients require experienced input during critical or high-risk situations.
When is specialist advisory support appropriate?
Specialist support is typically engaged where operational complexity, risk exposure or sensitivity requires additional structure and independent input. For example, this may include transition periods, emerging risk patterns, or incidents that require careful early-stage management.
In many cases, this work sits alongside broader activity such as investigations or security review, helping ensure continuity across planning, response and outcome.
Confidential advisory support
If you require specialist advisory support or would like to discuss a specific operational issue, GSIC can assist with a discreet and confidential discussion to determine the most appropriate approach.