
Assistant Director Security Reporting and Compliance
7 days ago
**Employment Type**:Ongoing
**Classification**: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, TBC
**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director Security Reporting and Compliance within Security Enabling Services Branch. The Assistant Director, Security Reporting and Compliance plays a critical leadership role within the Security Division, leading a small team responsible for the delivery of security-related reporting and compliance functions across the Department.
This position supports effective decision-making and risk management by ensuring security activities are aligned with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and internal governance requirements.
Working with a high degree of autonomy, the role requires sound judgment, strong stakeholder engagement, and excellent analytical capabilities. The Assistant Director will provide timely, evidence-based advice and lead the preparation of high-quality reports and briefings to inform executive decision-makers and meet whole-of-government reporting obligations.
**Who we are looking for**:
- ability to interpret policy and code of practice
- a high level of attention to detail
- a strong understanding of governance concepts
- strong investigative skills (being naturally curious and ability to gather evidence and substantiate claims)
- strong people skills
- strong critical thinking skills
- high levels of initiative, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
**Job Specific Requirements**
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.
**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Executive Level 1
**Branch**:Security Enabling Services Branch
**Section**:Security Policy & Governance
**Immediate supervisor**:Director, Security Policy and Governance
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead, manage and develop a small team to deliver security reporting, compliance activities, and operational outputs in accordance with departmental priorities and legislative requirements.
- Effectively manage relevant requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Manage and coordinate the gathering of security information requests to assist investigation, compile reports for key stakeholders, submissions and notes ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of information requests provided by the Security Division.
- Work collaboratively as the point of contact with stakeholders to manage and track security information requests and reporting to ensure information provided is on time and of a high quality.
- Prepare formal advice, briefing materials, and agenda papers for senior executives on complex security and compliance matters, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Parliamentary Departments and internally, to support outcomes and business requirements.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture by mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and modelling APS values and leadership in promoting a positive security culture at APH.
- Perform other duties commensurate with the objectives of the section and classification.
- Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._
**How to apply**:
Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
**Our purpose and values**:
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
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