Job Details Job Title: First Assistant Secretary, Security Division Employment Type: Ongoing Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2 Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 17 April 2024 Contact: Jaala Hinchcliffe, 62775286, The OpportunityThe Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting a high performing (Senior Executive Service Band 2, First Assistant Secretary, Security Division) to lead the Security Division. The Security Division is responsible for the provision of security services, building security, access management, security capability asset management, Australian Parliament House (APH) and DPS security policy, security risk management, resilience planning and emergency management. The Department of Parliamentary Services comprises of over 1,000 staff that support the Parliament of Australia through innovative, unified and client-focused services. The Department delivers a broad range of services and experiences that enable the operating of a working parliament, enable engagement by the public with the parliamentary process and is a custodian for Australian Parliament House which is a significant and iconic visitor destination. The First Assistant Secretary, Security Division currently reports directly to the Deputy Secretary and is responsible for providing high quality, stakeholder focused, responsive, integrated, and accountable services to the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) and the Parliament. To be considered for the role, you will be a highly regarded strategic leader, with experience in complex, service delivery environments. You are innovative in your thinking and demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence with an ability to inspire and enhance capability across multi-faceted teams. You will demonstrate an ability to create a culture of customer centricity and true business partnering with internal stakeholders to provide strategic and technical advice. With proven experience implementing contemporary financial management solutions as well as the ability to manage complex and diverse portfolios, you apply a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset to deliver solutions. As a Senior Executive at The Department of Parliamentary Services you will be required to: Provide leadership to your Division while working collaboratively with the other business areas to deliver on the department's strategic priorities as outlined in The Department of Parliamentary Services Corporate Plan. Provide high quality strategic and technical advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, members of The Department of Parliamentary Services SES team and other internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the overall strategic, planning, operational capability and accountability of the Department of Parliamentary Services, and Develop an environment that ensures sound planning, a culture of innovation, effective risk management, continuous improvement and a strong service delivery focus. Duty Statement Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 2 Division: Security Division Immediate supervisor: Deputy Secretary The First Assistant Secretary Security, as the DPS Security Advisor, is responsible for: 1. Leading the work of the Security Division to oversee the provision of security services, emergency management and access management for Parliament House. 2. Effectively responding to and anticipating the needs of key stakeholders, providing timely, authoritative and contextual advice in an environment with time pressures, divergent views and conflicting priorities. 3. Effectively managing and overseeing the operations and activities of the Parliamentary Security Service, including the leadership, training, and development of a work force of approximately 300 officers. 4. Effectively overseeing security arrangements internal to DPS as well as Parliament House in consultation with primary external stakeholders, including the AFP, the Usher of the Black Rod, the Serjeant-at-Arms and the Department of Finance. 5. Working jointly with the AFP Commander responsible for protection at Parliament House, lead and manage all strategic and operational aspects of security and emergency services for the Parliamentary Precincts, and ensuring capability for rapid and effective response to security and emergency management events. 6. Overseeing the operation of the APH Security and Governance framework and DPS Security Framework. 7. Leading and overseeing stakeholder engagement and influence security outcomes, including through leading and motivating others to cooperate over priorities, the use of resources, management decisions, policy frameworks and technical concepts and processes. 8. Strategically leading the implementation of security initiatives, including the managing the administration of any changes to APH Security Capability, physical and electronic security capabilities, in consultation with key stakeholders. 9. Support the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to achieve the requirements for protective security expected by the Government under the Protective Security Policy Framework. 10. Efficiently manage a budget of $30 million that includes internal and external security service provision. Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice. Selection Criteria 1. Shapes Strategic Thinking: Inspires a sense of purpose and direction Focuses strategically Harnesses information and opportunities Shows judgment, intelligence and commonsense 2. Achieves results: Builds organisational capability and responsiveness Marshals professional expertise Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty Ensures closure and delivers on intended results 3. Cultivates productive working relationships: Nurtures internal and external relationships Facilitates cooperation and partnerships Values individual differences and diversity Guides, mentors and develops people 4. Exemplifies personal drive and integrity: Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity Engages with risk and shows personal courage Commits to action Displays resilience, and Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development 5. Communicates with influence: Communicates clearly Listens, understands and adapts to audience Negotiates persuasively 6. Technical Capability: Extensive, contemporary experience in leading the design, development and delivery of security related policy, advice and functions in high profile environments will be considered favourably. Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.How to applyPlease upload a two-page statement of claims (approximately 1,000 words) outlining: Why you are interested in the role What you can offer The Department of Parliamentary Services in correlation to the job specific requirements outlined above Your relevant skills, career history and achievements, and Your leadership attributes and how they can support the department Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant . Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. Our purpose and values We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other. Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same. What we can offer Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy: • access to flexible work arrangements • ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities • a competitive remuneration package• free secure underground parking• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more. Salary An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.
