Assistant Director Security Policy

**Employment Type**:Ongoing

**Classification**: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, Friday 23 May 2025

**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director, Security Policy within the Security Enabling Services Branch.

The Security Enabling Services Branch is responsible for broader security functions to support the business of DPS and APH security arrangements, engaging with many different APH security stakeholders, including the AFP, the Department of the House of Representatives, the Department of the Senate, the Ministerial Wing Support and other entities within the Parliamentary precincts.

**Who we are looking for**:
You will lead a small team with a strong culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. With a proven ability to manage competing priorities, you will demonstrate sound judgement, strategic thinking, and a commitment to delivering outcomes that reflect the DPS values of Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Respect.

This role requires meaningful engagement with internal and departmental stakeholders, ensuring that policy solutions are practical, compliant, and supportive of a secure and transparent parliamentary environment.

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

**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Executive Level 1

**Branch**:Security Enabling Services Branch

**Section**:Security Policy & Governance

**Immediate supervisor**:Director, Security Policy and Governance

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead, manage and develop a small team to deliver security policy and procedures for the Australian Parliament House (APH) and Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS).
- Effectively manage relevant requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Develop and, where applicable, monitor and report on implementation of policy and procedural outcomes to provide assurance of compliance and/or achievement of the objectives.
- Provide advice to the Branch’s executive team on complex issues, including preparation of formal briefing and agenda papers for decision-makers.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Parliamentary Departments and internally, to support outcomes and business requirements.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture by mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and modelling DPS values and leadership in promoting a positive security culture at APH.
- 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 one page 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 community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

**What we can offer**:
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

- access to flexible work arrangements
- ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
- a competitive remunerat