Principal Security Advisor

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Energy Queensland Full time

Principal Security Advisor

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  • Career advancement | Ongoing training
  • Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards
  • Professional Mentoring | Competitive Salary | Strong 12.75% super

Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our 'poles and wires' businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.

About your new role:

The Principal Security Advisor (Operations) leads the business in the development of physical security standards for people, network and non-network assets, and ensures security operations are delivered in accordance with internal stakeholder expectations. The position leads the security operations team encompassing the security monitoring centre and all security incident related activities. The role will also be required to support the business for any security related emergency management and business continuity planning activities.

The role oversees the development and implementation of strategies, frameworks, policies and practices associated with security operations and the provision of expert advice and direction to senior management and the business. This role is the principal expert in the Group responsible for these functions.

So, what does that look like when you're in the role?

Each day is different in this dynamic role. You'll be conducting work to protect and maintain physical and protective security of Energy Queensland property. You will security incident management procedures relating to break ins and security risks to ensure effective controls are in place. You will be liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve security issues and create strategies to improve security. You will also complete the tactical execution of security uplifts for the business.

The position has been evaluated as Professional & Managerial Grade Three (PM3). The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant's knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2020.

For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.

Why choose to work for us?

It's an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:

  • Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
  • Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
  • Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
  • Healthy work life balance with the option of a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
  • A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
  • Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
  • A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
  • Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
  • Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
  • Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use.

About you:

You have extensive senior level experience in security, business continuity and emergency management in a physical/protective security operational environment. You are an excellent communicator, using your interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. In addition we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated experience in leading security incident management procedures within a large organisation, liaising with a range of stakeholders to address associated risks.
  • Experience working in a protective security room operations environment is highly desirable.
  • Proven high level skills and extensive experience in leadership, organisational change and systems management relating to security and risk management.
  • It is desirable to have experience designing and implementing security equipment installations and supporting operational procedures across a multi-site organisation.
  • Contemporary knowledge of current security standards, legislation and corporate responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework in which the energy industry operates in Australia or the ability to gain in-depth knowledge rapidly.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing business continuity and emergency management policy, processes and procedures for a large multi-site organisation.

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please click the 'Begin' button below and include:

  • A current resume (outlining your career history); and
  • A cover letter (outlining your experience, suitability and motivation for the role).

Applications close: 5:00pm 16th June 2024

For further information on this role, or to understand the recruitment process more, please contact Michael Scott (Recruitment Advisor) via the following channels:

  • Email:
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We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.

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