Manager, National and Protective Security

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet Full time $127,859 per year

About the Business - SERM

Security, Emergency and Recovery Management (SERM) provides leadership, advice and guidance for the State's national security and emergency management governance and policy arrangements. SERM also guides the coordination and delivery of whole of Government recovery interventions across a disaster event. They support both the immediate operational and the longer-term considerations and consequences of the disaster event through recovery program planning. SERM advises and supports the Premier through the Emergency Management Act 2004, supports the Chief Executive as Chair of the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), supports the SEMC in achieving their strategic directions and legislated requirements, is the custodian of the State Emergency Management Plan, represents South Australia on national committees and oversees the SA Government protective security policy.

Role Details

The Manager, Security is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the overall South Australian Protective Security Framework, including the coordination and oversight of the attestation process, managing the states arrangements with the Federal Funding Arrangements for Countering Violent Extremism and Countering Terrorism. The Manager Security will provide authoritative policy advice on relevant issues to the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC), Chief Executive, Premier and Cabinet, leading whole of government initiatives and leading a small team which contributes to the broader security and emergency management outcomes for the State. The Manager Security will be responsible for providing expert advice and leadership ensuring risks and issues associated with security are identified and effectively managed. The Manager Security supports the objectives of the SEMC and Emergency Management Cabinet Committee and provide leadership and operational support during events. This role will also support the team s broader emergency management responsibilities and will work in the State Crisis Centre during emergencies.

Special Conditions

  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
  • Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
  • This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  • Applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate and relevant Employment Screening Assessment(s) required for this role in line with the DPC Employment Screening Policy.
  • Applicants will be required gain a National Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1.
  • Applications from those wishing to work less than fulltime hours will be considered, subject to the team requirements.
  • All SERM staff are required to participate in the State Crisis Centre during exercises and incidents and be on the on-call roster for the State Crisis Centre and State Emergency Centre.

ClassificationMAS3 - Manager Administrative Services

Salary Range$127,859 p.a.

DurationUp to 12 months

Enquiries toKirsten-Leigh Barr

Director, Security, Emergency and Recovery Management

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Applications close: 12/09/2025 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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