Lead Security Services Team
Job Summary:
As a Senior Team Leader, you will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of multiple security teams involved in the delivery of physical and personnel security, education and security advice.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of skilled professionals and drive strategic business decisions to ensure the security of people, information, assets and operational delivery.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Operationalise the strategic direction of the Security Command, ensuring business plan key deliverables and priorities are met;
* Undertake and oversight a range of activities and collaborate with internal stakeholders in the identification and mitigation of security risks and enhancement of security controls;
* Build an operating environment that fosters security intelligence capability to triage, assess, analyse, innovate and enhance capability;
* Oversight the dissemination of security information, intelligence and threat reporting;
* Direct the provision of security related education and general security advice across the enterprise pertaining to physical and personal security and security best practice;
* Apply contemporary business improvement and change management knowledge, to drive innovation, enhance service delivery outcomes and facilitate effective change;
* Make informed strategic business decisions relating to budget, priorities, governance, risks, and resource management; ensuring minimal impact and pressure on the Command;
* Develop work practices and policies and ensure alignment with up to date policy and governance frameworks;
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively pursue opportunities for cooperation, strategic alliances, and information sharing;
* Lead and mentor to drive team performance, supported through clear direction, goal setting, health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development; and
* Model critical behaviours to promote a workplace culture that aligns with AFP strategy, leadership philosophy and core values.
Essential Requirements:
* Must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
* Negative Vetting 2 (TOP SECRET) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
* Experience in production of written security products, assessments and risk assessments.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight timeframes, with minimal supervision, while delivering high level outputs and contributing to the outcome of the Security Command.
* Demonstrated high-level leadership.
* Ability to undertake domestic and international travel, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience in large, diverse and sensitive security infrastructure projects dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience and knowledge in managing large security system platforms i.e. Electronic Access Control Systems and Closed Circuit Television across a large geographical footprint.
* Well-developed analytical skills working with different systems and technologies.
* Demonstrated and contemporary experience and/or qualifications in Australian Government Security and protective security investigations.
Benefits:
* Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down.
* 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year.
* 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
* Generous superannuation of 15.4%.
* 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement.
* Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance.
* Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention.
* Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.