The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 5 Security Advisor, Physical Security Assets within Security Enabling Services Branch. The Security Enabling Services Branch is responsible for broader security functions to support the business of DPS and APH security arrangements, engaging with many different APH security stakeholders, including the AFP, the Department of the House of Representatives, the Department of the Senate, the Ministerial Wing Support and other entities within the Parliamentary precincts.

The role is required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, and supervisors to ensure that all work is undertaken in a professional and timely manner. Reporting to the Assistant Director Physical Security, this role has primary responsibility for the implementation of APH and DPS physical security policies and procedures, including working collaboratively with DPS line areas, including other Security Branch Sections and key APH stakeholders in the delivery of physical security business as usual responsibilities, projects, and initiatives.

An ideal candidate would be self-motivated, collaborative and innovative. Candidates looking to progress their career within the security space should apply. We are committed to developing our staff’s security capability, expertise and knowledge. If you have the right skills, attributes and commitment, we will provide you with the right training and development to support your career.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Experience in one or more of the following areas is essential: policy, project, governance and security systems.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.