Senior Security Advisor - Aps Level 5 And Aps Level 6

• Ongoing / Non-Ongoing
• Salary: $83 299 to $105 669 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Canberra, ACT

Employment OpportunityThe Departmental Security Unit (DSU) is responsible for managing the protective security function for the Attorney-General's Department. We define security as an enabling service; enabling growth, improvement and innovation to support implementation of the department’s transformation strategy and future ways of working. As a Senior Security Advisor in DSU, you will play an important role in continuously improving our security capability and supporting a positive security culture, empowering staff to engage with all aspects of security.The key duties of these roles will vary depending on the section within the team, but may include:

• managing a small team responsible for the provision of a variety of the departments security functions, including policy and governance, personnel security functions and security engagement
• providing advice to a broad range of stakeholders on security policies and procedures in line with the PSPF, including Senior Executives, Royal Commissions and individual line areas
• identifying and reporting on emerging security issues, incidents and trends, providing suggested solutions where applicable and undertaking risk assessments, including documenting and communicating the outcomes
• provision of support to operationalise protective security arrangements under the National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004, including conducting site security assessments, preparing recommendation reports based off risk assessments and other tasks to support the judicial process of matters
• appointment as a Communications Security Intelligence Officer (COMSO) to assist with management of briefings, certification/accreditation and other duties
• creating and maintaining relevant security policies which consider the needs of all employees
• monitoring and reporting on the department's security performance, including preparing briefings for executives
• coordinating and leading security education and engagement campaigns across the department
• establishing and maintaining personnel security aftercare measures, and
• developing and conducting or facilitating appropriate security awareness training programs.

How you can help us make a differenceThis is a great opportunity to further your career in protective security at the Attorney Generals Department. We are seeking people who bring external ideas, diverse experiences, and are willing to explore innovative ways of working. We are looking for people who are keen to learn and have experience and transferrable skills from areas such as risk, policy and program development/management, human resources and other corporate/enabling services, customer service roles or anyone with an interest in security.Prior knowledge of protective security and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) is advantageous but not essential.Ongoing positions will be offered as a result of this process, initially in the NSI/Governance/COMSO and Personnel Security spaces. A merit pool will be created to fill future opportunities.Our ideal candidate will:

• collaborate with various business areas, co-workers, and stakeholders to build partnerships and create solutions
• be a leader in the team and demonstrate a commitment to continuously improving culture at the department and investing in their team
• have attention to detail and strong time-management skills, and
• have strong written and verbal communication skills.