Associate Director

Total remuneration range $160,346 to $177,738 pa
- Full-time continuing appointment
- Toowoomba campus

Are you an experienced security leader with a strong commitment to creating safe and secure environments? Do you thrive in settings where your leadership and expertise in security and emergency management can make a meaningful impact?

At the University of Southern Queensland, we are dedicated to creating safe and secure learning and work environments for our students and staff. We are now seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Director (Security and Emergency Management), to lead our physical security services, systems, and processes. This key leadership role is crucial for ensuring the security of the university community and our physical assets.

**Who you are**

You will be a dynamic leader with a proactive and strategic mindset. You will demonstrate calm and decisive leadership, anticipate challenges and develop effective solutions to elevate security practices and protocols.

**What you'll do**

In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and management of UniSQ’s security and fire systems, which includes a team of security personnel, contractors, infrastructure, and systems to deliver physical security services and emergency preparedness. In addition, you will:

- Lead the management of security incidents, investigations and audits and provide strategic oversight to ensure continuous improvement in security protocols and practices.
- Develop and coordinate UniSQ’s emergency management procedures and undertake the role of Fire Safety Advisor as required by the Queensland Building Fire Safety Regulation Act 2008.
- Provide strategic, intelligence-driven, specialist advice to senior management on matters relating to emergency management, threat management, and physical security risks.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.

This role requires regular travel between UniSQ campuses and the ability to respond to out-of-hours incidents.

**What will help you succeed**

Together with your relevant qualification and extensive experience in the security industry, you will have a strong background in crisis management, risk management, and organisational resilience. You will also have:

- Excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, and high-level interpersonal and communication skills.
- A current Security Provider Licence, a current C class Queensland manual Driver’s Licence, a First Aid Certificate, and a Blue Card.
- Demonstrated experience in developing high level plans and strategies coupled with the ability to drive the delivery of results.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the security of the UniSQ community while promoting a secure campus culture. If you are ready to lead initiatives that enhance security and emergency management, we invite you to apply.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

**To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.**

**Reference** **Number**: 0214_10/24

**Location**:Toowoomba campus

**Term**: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)

**Salary**: Total remuneration range $160,346 to $177,738 pa (includes salary range of $135,485 to $150,180 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

**Closes**: Monday, 11 November 2024 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

**If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.**

**For more information on our selection process please refer to your **recruitment journey **available on our website.