Assistant Director, Protective Security Operations

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you have experience in managing and co-ordinating a sophisticated security response team? Are you a tech savvy individual who understands protective security infrastructure and enjoys working in a diverse, fast-paced environment? Do you have good communications skills and the ability to build and maintain good working relationships? Do you work well in a team to achieve common goals?

Digital Solutions Division (DSD) is looking for a motivated individual to join the Security Hub’s Protective Security and Infrastructure (PSI) Team. The PSI Team are responsible for implementing, maintaining and coordinating physical security, access, closed circuit television, Identity management and other related systems and infrastructure across the ACT Health Directorate.

In this role, you will:

- Manage and coordinate of security guard services including proactive patrols and reactive response across multiple ACT Health sites.
- Develop and maintaining relevant technical documentation and corporate policies.
- Implement, maintain, and coordinate security, access, closed circuit television, Identity management and other related systems and infrastructure across ACT Health.
- Liaise with service providers, vendors, and all relevant stakeholders in relation to system support, maintenance, and system enhancements.
- Coordinate trades and system repairs.
- Undertake investigation, research and audit activities relating to assigned tasks.
- Undertake the role of Chief Fire Warden, First Aid Officer, and liaison with emergency services during incidents.
- Be available for on-call, if required, to support the 24/7 critical nature of the ACT Health protective.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
This role requires you to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance, which will be sponsored by the ACT Health Directorate. To be eligible for an NV1 security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen. If you are not successful in obtaining a Security clearance, your employment in the role will not commence. If already commenced, your employment will be terminated.

**Highly Desirable**
- Higher education and/or experience in the fields of security risk assessments and training.
- Experience in managing and training operational security staff.
- Experience in the training and management of Occupational Violence.
- Experience in Fire response and evacuations.

**Note**: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.



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