The Director – Security and Insider Risk (D/SIR) is responsible for providing security leadership and advice to the ARPANSA executive to manage ARPANSA's security risk.
The D/SIR implements and leads ARPANSA's high performing protective security and Insider Risk team comprising the Assistant Director – Security (AD/S) and Security Officer (SO).
D/SIR is accountable for the identification of ARPANSA's protective security risks across the Yallambie and Miranda sites and the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of effective control systems to protect ARPANSA's people, information and assets from compromise.
D/SIR is also accountable for the identification of ARPANSA's fraud and corruption risks across all business areas and the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of effective control systems to manage fraud and corruption risks.
D/SIR maintains leadership for fostering a positive and engaging security, fraud and corruption culture across the Agency, managing the Insider Threat Program, and reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee and executive group on Security, Fraud and Corruption risk.
Key accountabilitiesStrategic leadership of ARPANSA's protective security program including the provision of advice on ARPANSA's protective security risks, insider risks and the strategies to treat and manage identified risks.Review and revise Security Policy suite & Security Plan to manage associated risk and meet PSPF and other government compliance requirements.Manage fraud and corruption risk assessments, corruption control plans, control effectiveness reviews, Governance and Oversight, prevention and training, detection, investigations, referrals and reporting.Leadership and management of key security governance functions including the Insider Risk Case Management Committee.Perform the role of Communications Security Intelligence Officer (COMSO) and manage the equities of the Australian Signals Directorate within ARPANSA.Work collaboratively with Agency assurance functions to align security, fraud and corruption programs and outcomes with Safety, Quality, Compliance, Business Continuity, and Risk functions.Effective leadership of specialist security personnel in the implementation of the Agency Security plan and performance of the protective security functions under the PSPF.Collaborate and cooperate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and appointed cyber security advisors to align security outcomes in delivery of a cohesive enterprise security program.Oversee the security training program to ensure it meets the training needs of staff to meet their obligations relating to protective security and foster a positive security culture.Oversee and conduct security reviews against key PSPF functions and outcomes as well as proposed security policy changes and the timely implementation of the Attorney General's Departments Security Directions.Reporting on security maturity and security risks to the CSO, CEO, Executive Group and the Audit and Risk committee.Leading security, fraud and corruption incident response, investigation and reporting functions.Coordinate resources across the agency to ensure a programmatic approach to managing issues of insider threat and design and deploy mitigating risk strategies.Our ideal candidate - job specific capabilitiesTo be considered for the position, you must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in protective security or a closely aligned security field.
You must be able to demonstrate successful leadership of high performing teams and reliable decision-making on sensitive, timely, or high-risk matters.
Your comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Fraud and Corruption Control Framework, and extensive experience in security and fraud/corruption risk assessment and management will support your high level written and interpersonal communication skills.
You must be self-driven and able to operate to a high standard with minimal oversight.
You should be able to demonstrate delivery of organisational and operational change programs in a complex operating environment.
You will have experience building strong relationships with peers and a variety of stakeholders and utilising these relationships to effectively drive continuous improvement whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
You should possess outstanding personal attributes and a demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of effective, inclusive, consultative and high performing organisational cultures.
You must hold Australian citizenship and be prepared to travel interstate from time to time as required.
This role requires the applicant to be able to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting security clearance as a condition of engagement.
Selection criteriaThere are four selection criteria for this role.
If you want to advance your career, please tell us your skills, experiences and achievements that demonstrate all selection criteria in no more than 1000 words in total.
Comprehensive knowledge and substantial experience in protective security and insider risk, in particular the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework.Ability to apply professional judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and decision making on complex matters.High level interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively and build and sustain positive relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in successfully embedding an organisational culture where protective security and risk management is understood, embraced and valued by the broader agency.Your application will consist of resume, ARPANSA cover letter to be completed via the portal, contact details for two referees and a '1000-word pitch' that considers:
Key accountabilitiesJob specific capabilitiesSelection criteria.For more information, please contact Tone Doyle at 0428 243 667. Application close: 13 November 2024. ARPANSA recognises the need for our workforce to reflect the community we serve and provide an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity.
We strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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