Security Governance Officer

**Employment Type**:Ongoing

**Classification**: Parliamentary Service Level 4

**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, Wednesday 21 May 2025.

**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4 Security Governance Officer within Security Enabling Services Branch.

Security Division is responsible for broader security functions that support the business of DPS protective security including security planning, capability, risk, policy and reporting. Security Enabling Services Branch works with many different Australian Parliament House (APH) security stakeholders, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Department of the House of Representatives, the Department of the Senate, the Ministerial Wing Support, and other entities within the Parliamentary precincts.

As a Security Governance Officer, you play a pivotal role in fostering positive security culture at Australian Parliament House. You will provide administrative support to the timely delivery of various Security Division audit and compliance reports, manage information requests, and assist in the preparation of internal reports and briefing papers. Your role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to foster effective working relationships and, as required, represent our branch and DPS at relevant meetings and forums.

The successful applicant will be required to work closely with other sections of the Security Division along with various external stakeholders. Good written and verbal communication skills are required to succeed in this role, along with the ability to establish, maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships, and provide administrative support.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Be highly motivated, professional, and a service focused team member
- Have a high level of interpersonal, written and presentation skills
- Have an understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Be highly organised and able to assist in the timely delivery of various Security Division audit and compliance reports
- Have good attention to detail, be comfortable using Microsoft 365 (especially Microsoft Excel), and be able to adapt to changing priorities

**Job Specific Requirements**:

- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Protected/Secret) security clearance.

**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Service Level 4

**Branch**:Security Enabling Services Branch

**Section**:Security Policy & Governance

**Immediate supervisor**:[Recruitment insert supervisor position title]

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Data entry and analysis of data to contribute to the development of various reports.
- Assist in the preparation and collation of audit and compliance reporting for Security Division Senior Executives in a timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, briefing papers, and submissions for Security Division Senior Executives in a timely manner.
- Build and foster effective professional relationships with team across DPS, other parliamentary departments, Australian Federal Police and Commonwealth entities.
- Provide administrative support to the Security Policy and Governance section.
- Actively contribute to team culture and leadership in promoting a positive security culture at APH
- Perform other duties commensurate with the objectives of the team 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 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 commu