Job Description
As a Security Officer, you will play a key role in providing strategic and operational protective security support and advice to the Executive and other employees.
You will promote a positive and robust security culture within the organization, supporting the Director Security with the development, implementation, education and management of protective security policies and procedures.
We are seeking experienced Security Professionals with a background in personnel security and/or physical security, preferably in a government or law enforcement environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with monitoring and managing protective security matters impacting the organization.
* Provide oversight of access control, physical key management, and guarding.
* Identify, develop, and implement innovative risk-based approaches to protective security management processes.
* Responsible for personnel security and/or physical security functions within the Security team.
* Assist in developing, implementing, and managing protective security policies and procedures.
* Positively influence the organization's security culture and deliver security awareness training across the agency.
* Assist with developing various security risk assessments, including identifying security risks and coordinating risk mitigation strategies.
The position may require interstate travel and on-call arrangements outside normal business hours.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on protective security policies, guidelines, and procedures.
* Experience in providing protective security practices, preferably in a government or law enforcement context.
* Experience in and an understanding of risk management principles.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of applicable legislative and policy frameworks.
* Possess interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
* Ability to consider and manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Contribute to a collegiate approach within the team that promotes flexibility and improvement.
* Ability to identify and manage security incidents, including analysis and investigation as required.
Eligibility:
* Citizenship: Applicants must be an Australian citizen.
* Security Clearance: Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.