Security Advisor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 08, $121,628.00 - $132,391.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12191

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Senior Team Leader, Security Command.

Security Command is responsible for ensuring the security of the AFP’s people, information and assets. This is achieved through the development of a strong enterprise wide security culture and building capabilities to ensure security risks are appropriately identified and mitigated.

As Senior Team Leader you will lead a number security teams consisting of skilled and agile multi-discipline professionals to deliver enterprise wide security services. You will be responsible for driving, implementing and delivering strategies, policies and practices in support of the AFP based on high level decision-making and judgement. You will have the capacity to think strategically, operationalise strategic direction and develop an agile approach to deliver security services across the enterprise.

As a Senior Team Leader you also play a pivotal role in developing people, managing change and influencing behaviours that lead to a supportive culture that respects the perspectives, talents and value of each individual. Consistent with the AFP values and Code of Conduct, leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, and your Performance Development Agreement, the expectation is you will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

As a Senior Team Leader, you are responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of multiple security teams involved in the delivery of physical and personnel security, education and security advice. In doing this, you will effectively and efficiently manage resources to meet the unique challenges and priorities of the Security Command.

**Your responsibilities may include the following**:
Operationalising the strategic direction of the Security Command, including ensuring business plan key deliverables and priorities are met;
Undertake and oversight a range of activities and collaborate with internal stakeholders in the identification and mitigation of security risks and enhancement of security controls;
Building an operating environment that fosters security intelligence capability to triage, assess, analyse, innovate and enhance capability;
Oversight the dissemination of security information, intelligence and threat reporting;
Direct the provision of security related education and general security advice across the enterprise pertaining to physical and personal security and security best practice;
Make informed strategic business decisions relating to budget, priorities, governance, risks, and resource management; ensuring mínimal impact and pressure on the Command;
Develop work practices and policies and ensure alignment with up to date policy and governance frameworks;
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and actively pursue opportunities for cooperation, strategic alliances, and information sharing;
Lead and mentor to drive team performance, supported through clear direction, goal setting, health and wellbeing of individuals, and career development; and
Model critical behaviours to promote a workplace culture that aligns with AFP strategy, leadership philosophy and core values.
Essential requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain