Assistant Director

Location: Canberra, ACT

Application Closing Date**:Sunday 16 March**by 11:30pm AEDT.**

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

**About the Authority**

The Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) is established by the Net Zero Economy Act 2024 as a statutory agency. Its mission is to empower the regions, workers and communities most affected by Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy to anticipate and respond to the risks and opportunities of the transition. The authority is a new government agency in the Prime Minister’s Portfolio. It is led by an independent board and Chief Executive Officer. The authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The authority is expected to transition in 2025 to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority.

**Who we are**

The Corporate Strategy and Services Branch is responsible for the provision of corporate and enabling services to the authority. This includes human resources, financial management, procurement and contract management, property and accommodation services, governance, risk and audit policies and services, legal services, ICT, protective security, and records management.

The branch has responsibility for building the corporate frameworks, systems, policies and capabilities to enable the authority to stand-up and operate as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The branch consists of four sections being:

- Human Resources
- Business Information and Services
- Finance
- Governance and Legal

**What you will do**

The Assistant Director, Property and Security is part of the Business and Information Services section that is responsible for IT, Property and Security services. This role will allow you to work autonomously to manage and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as well as being part of a growing and supportive team.

In addition to the general responsibilities and duties outlined in the Work Level Standards for the Executive Level 1 level, key responsibilities and priorities include (but are not limited to):

- creating and fostering a strong security culture
- develop, implement and maintain a security framework, focused on the physical security policies, procedures and requirements in areas such as information, physical, and operational security
- oversee personnel security monitoring, ensuring compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and authority policies and procedures
- manage personnel security education, escalations and complex Security Clearance cases
- develop property/facilities guidelines, policies and processes
- oversee property leasing, contract, and MoU management
- work with our MoU agencies to ensure appropriate facilities maintenance across multiple sites
- manage a fit-out project for one of our locations
- build team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within the work unit
- provide operational advice to staff on security and property related matters.

Being part of a small team/agency, there is the opportunity to broaden your skills across various functions and play a key role in establishing corporate processes.

**What you will bring**
- a demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team, and have a strong commitment to teamwork
- sound practical judgement with an innovative approach to problem-solving
- excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication
- ability to develop, maintain and strengthen strategic relationships, engage and liaise across a broad range of stakeholders to achieve results
- knowledge and understanding of applicable government legislative and policy frameworks, including the Protective Security Policy Framework
- demonstrated experience working in a similar