AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Senior Manager Security Operations
Location - Parramatta/Hybrid
Employment type - Ongoing/Full-time
Salary - Grade 11/12 ($139,787 - $161,663 + superannuation)
Your role
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Security Operations team in the implementation and delivery of multi-year programs which seek to transform the maintenance of security assets, improving the protection of DCJ people, information, and assets.
What you'll do
The Senior Manager Security Operations is responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, policies and procedures and support planning and decision making for security operating and capital expenditure within Security Operations, Major Program Delivery.
This role is responsible for undertaking security risk, threat and vulnerability assessments whilst providing informed, evidence-based decisions and recommendations in relation to security asset interventions. The Senior Manager Security Operations will respond to changes in the operating environment and significant security incidents, to achieve partnered, sustainable solutions which are aligned to Security Operations outcomes and I&A priorities.
Key accountabilities are:
- Direct the delivery of Security Operations and lead a team to achieve defined outcomes.
- Partner, coordinate and liaise with customers and stakeholders on all security matters.
- Strategically manage relationships and contracts with security service providers in accordance with NSW Procurement guidelines to ensure the Department receives services procured, and measure and report on performance.
- Bring expert advice to contemporary security solutions and support informed, evidence-based decision-making.
- Deliver a multi-year program of work to improve security maturity for DCJ.
What we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience in protective and/or operational security with sound knowledge of electronic security project management, electronic security services vendor management, policy imperatives, and a proven track record of the delivery of multi-faceted, complex programs of work. Ideally you will have had experience in managing commercial contractual engagements and you must be able to demonstrate a high degree of business acumen.
Essential requirements
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a minimum Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance and a favourable Criminal Records Inquiry (CRI).
- Possess, or have the ability to obtain, an NSW Class 2A Security Consultant license.
- Tertiary qualifications in electronic communications or electronic engineering, and security or significant demonstrated equivalent experience.
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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 an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
- Targeted Question 1: Outline your experience in leading a team in the design and implementation of security management programs of work, as well as procedures and plans, in a complex organisation.
- Targeted Question 2: What would you see as critical enablers for successful and sustained delivery of protective security services and management programs?
Applications close Sunday, 7th July 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 Samuel Wynn on ***********@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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Alyxandra Highland on 02 8688 7*** 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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