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About the Role

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position. Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in NSW, ACT, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA.

Responsibilities

• Managing physical security upgrades, including identifying vulnerabilities and risks and overseeing security works in line with the PSPF, ASIO Technical Notes and financial requirements
• Conducting risk assessments for departmental sites and activities within these Compartments
• Certifying and accrediting Zone 2 to Zone 4 areas and specialised security compartments
• Managing and maintaining physical and electronic security systems and developing detailed site security plans
• Providing timely, practical, and risk-based security advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering and managing physical security systems and outcomes in a government environment
• Strong working knowledge of the PSPF and ability to apply it using sound judgement
• Proven ability to provide risk-based security advice and manage competing priorities
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse environments
• Capacity to mentor and support staff while contributing to team and organisational objectives.
• Must be an Australian Citizen.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance.
• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
• In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Skills

• High level of technical expertise in physical security
• Ability to apply knowledge within a public sector context
• Strong communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to mentor colleagues
• Ability to guide colleagues
• Ability to support colleagues
• Well-developed understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Experience applying PSPF in an operational setting
• Effective prioritisation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Genuine commitment to delivering high quality security outcomes

Location

• NSW
• Western Sydney Airport precinct

Work Type

• Ongoing (Permanent)
• Full-time
• Onsite
• Hybrid - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated

Experience Level

• APS Level 6

Education Level

• Certificate IV Government Security (Desirable)
• Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management (Desirable)

Salary/Compensations

• $99,734.00 - $111,701.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible APS employees

About the Company

• The Security Operations section is nationally dispersed, with team members located across all states and territories.
• The section is responsible for delivering the Department's physical security and related governance capability in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• The team implements preventative security strategies and treatments to identify, assess and manage security risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring the protection of the Department's people, assets and information from internal and external threats.
• Security Operations delivers a broad range of services across the Department of Home Affairs, including the Australian Border Force (ABF).
• This includes security incidents, contract management, physical security projects, risk assessments, auditing, and the certification and accreditation of security classified zones and compartments.
• The team also develops security plans, maintains physical and electronic security at work locations, and provides specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong partnerships across federal, state, and private sector stakeholders support the delivery of exceptional security outcomes.
• Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Equal Opportunity

• The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability