Security Project Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 06 ($102,927.00 - 113,563.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13799
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
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitable applicants wishing to be considered for a Project Officer role within the Physical Security Capability team in Security Command.
The Physical Security Capability team is responsible for developing and delivering security capabilities and projects associated with the physical security of the AFP, including implementation, management, and sustainment of strategic and operational security outcomes in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
This role works within a small team to manage procurement and delivery to support Security Command, and the AFP ensure compliance with Australian governance. This role will be responsible for security related project deliveries across a range of security-based areas. An understanding of CCTV systems, analytic technologies, access control, security alarms and other security management and control systems would be desirable.
As a team member in the AFP, you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position while maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgement, and possessing strong analytical skills to evaluate complex information and make timely decisions.
Employees are to be assigned the Support Working Pattern and required to work to the requirements of this assignment.
What will you do?
Project Officers are responsible for gathering, analysing, and interpreting information to produce project management and procurement activities, to support, manage and sustain national security systems and technical controls that mitigate security risk.
**As a Project Officer, you will**:
Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, delivery, implementation and coordination of security projects and procurements while meeting objectives and deadlines.
Function as a primary point of contact for stakeholders ensuring timely and clear communication of project progress risks and issues.
Cultivate productive working relationships and maintain effective liaison with partners and stakeholders both internally and externally.
Management of security system such as high security alarm, electronic access control, key management, CCTV and both off-site and on-site alarm monitoring and response capabilities.
Maintaining currency in security technologies and project management methodology through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities outside the formal education process.
Assist in risk identification and mitigation efforts, including tracking and reporting risks and maintain accurate records for all activities that adhere to organisational policies, regulations, and standards.
Collaborate closely with other key stakeholders and teams across Security Command and the AFP to assist in other projects as needed.
Essential Requirements
You must be an Australian Citizen
Hold a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Relevant qualifications or experience in project management and procurement activities is desirable but not essential.
Relevant qualifications or experience in Security Systems / Security Technology is de