Senior Security Advisor, Departmental Security Unit - APS Level 5 Salary: $83 299 to $88 327 plus 15.4% superannuation
Our Opportunity
The Departmental Security Unit (DSU) is responsible for managing the protective security function for the Attorney-Generals Department. We define security as an enabling service; enabling growth, improvement and innovation to support implementation of the department's transformation strategy and future ways of working. As a Senior Security Advisor, you will play an important role in continuously improving our security capability and supporting a positive security culture, empowering staff to engage with all aspects of security. The key duties of this role will include:
supporting a variety of the departments security functions, including policy and governance, personnel security functions and security engagement
being a key contact and escalation point for staff in interstate offices to assist with security maturity uplift and managing security incidents
supporting the department's personnel security functions, including pre-employment screening, security clearance management and security awareness training
developing innovative resources to support staff in meeting their security obligations
supporting the creation and delivery of security education and engagement campaigns nationally
assisting with annual reporting in line with the PSPF and supporting the provision of papers for internal committees
supporting protective security arrangements under the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004, including conducting site security assessments and preparing reports
coordinating and delivering travel briefings to staff travelling overseas
providing advice to a broad range of stakeholders on security matters and best practice guidance
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking people who bring external ideas, diverse experiences, and are willing to explore innovative ways of working. We are looking for people who are keen to learn and have experience and transferrable skills from areas such as risk, policy and program development/management, human resources and other corporate/enabling services, customer service roles or anyone with an interest in security. Prior knowledge of protective security and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) is advantageous but not essential. An ongoing position will be offered as a result of this process and a merit pool will be created to fill future opportunities. Our ideal candidate will:
collaborate with various business areas, co-workers, and stakeholders to build partnerships and create solutions
be a leader in the team and demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving culture at the department and investing in their team
have attention to detail and strong time-management skills
be willing to learn and accept new opportunities and experiences, and
have strong written and verbal communication skills.
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