Security System Administrator

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Security System Administrator

Location: Parramatta

Employment type: Ongoing Full Time

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6, $93,295 to $102,941 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Security System Administrator is key in effectively managing security programs to ensure the safety and security of DCJ people, operations, information, and assets. This includes the implementation and administration of security programs across the department to ensure performance and compliance with relevant legislation and effective management of security related risks.

What you'll do

As part of the Major Program Delivery team with Infrastructure and Assets, the incumbent will display strong experience in managing security programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Delivery of security maintenance support to the Department
• Support the system administration and management of highly effective people and asset Security Systems
• Conduct site security risk assessments; desktop assessments; site survey; threat, vulnerability, and criticality assessments of assets to determine level of security and assets required
• Provide technical and specialist security advice regarding security issues
• Contribute to security projects and design solutions to provide the most appropriate solutions to the diverse security environment
• Preparing security reports on department assets including assessments on currently installed security assets as dictated by risk levels and appetite, strategic and operational objectives
• Assist other corporate security staff with the achievement of their key accountabilities

Essential requirements of the role

• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a minimum Australian Government Baseline security clearance and a favourable Criminal Records Inquiry (CRI).
• Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
• Electronic security-related qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Willing to obtain NSW Operative Class 2 Security Licence within 6 month probationary period, or maintain a current one.

What we're looking for

In addition to meeting the essential requirements, the successful candidate must demonstrate strong capabilities in:

• Do you adapt and respond quickly when situations change
• Do you support a culture of quality customer service in the organisation
• Do you research and analyse information and make recommendations based on relevant evidence
• Do you demonstrate a sound understanding of technology relevant to the work unit
• Do you prepare clear project proposals and define scope and goals in measurable terms.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Wednesday, 29th May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sam Wynn, A/Director Security Operations on 0427 062 *** or at ***********@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5*** or via ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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