Physical Security Officer Level 6

PHYSICAL SECURITY OFFICER

Level 6

**$111,989 - $129,063 plus superannuation**

**ABOUT US**

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote

Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its

work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic

issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of

weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a sense

of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to reflect the

people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those

who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A competitive salary***

A career with a difference making a direct contribution to Australia’s national security

A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible work hours

Generous leave provisions

This role is office based in Canberra.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

This role contributes to the maintenance of the physical security environment with ASIS overseas and in

Australia.

ASIS is seeking highly motivated and well-organised professionals to provide high quality physical security

advice in accordance with Government standards, policy and procedures. The Physical Security Officers

deliver specialist security risk management services and conduct activities in support of security outcomes.

To be successful in these roles, you will have excellent representation and interpersonal skills, sound

judgment and a proven track record in conducting investigations. Your knowledge of security practices along

with an ability to develop and maintain significant customer and stakeholder relationships, including liaison

with internal and external clients will be an advantage in responding to the requirement of this role.

Whilst Canberra based, these positions involve travel to a broad range of domestic and overseas locations

and sometimes at short notice.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS AND TASKS**

Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility for the Physical Security officer role:
Provide high quality physical security advice in accordance with Government standards, policy and

procedures;
Deliver specialist security risk management services and conduct activities in support of security

outcomes, including:

- security threat, vulnerability and risk assessments;
- contribute to the Physical Security audit program through the conduct of physical security

reviews;
- maintaining, reviewing and revising Security Policies, Procedures and Plans; and
- conducting relevant Security Inquiries and preparing reports on security activities.

Develop and maintain significant customer and stakeholder relationships, including liaison with

internal and external clients;
Work as a team member and assist with training as required; and

The ability and desire to travel domestically and internationally and hold current drivers licence.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Formal qualifications and demonstrated skills and expertise in security risk management, in

particular security risk assessment and physical security;
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated capacity to

produce detailed technical reports and make formal presentations to large groups as well as one-on
- one briefings;
Demonstrated high level representational skills; and

Knowledge of the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework and associated

policies and procedures.

**We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your**
**past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
**SELECTION CRITERIA**

be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.

**Supports Strategic Direction**

Supports shared purpose and direction;
Thinks strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and

Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

**Achieves Results**

Identifies and uses resources wisely;
Applies and builds professional expertise;
Responds positively to change; and

Takes responsibility for managing work projects to achieve results.

**Supports Productive Working Relationships**

Nurtures internal and external relationships;
Listens to, understands and recognises the needs of others;
Values individual differences and diversity; and

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