Assistant Director / Director Security And Emergency Management

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government's City and Environment Directorate (CED) seeks an experienced security leader to join the Security and Emergency Management team. You will provide strategic advice, lead the development and implementation of protective security frameworks and operational practices, and oversee critical security systems and infrastructure.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will drive emergency preparedness, support response arrangements, and engage stakeholders to strengthen organisational

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in protective security, public safety, emergency management, or related field are highly desirable.
• A current Class C Driver Licence is required.
• Participation in an after-hours Duty Officer roster is required.
• The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess, or acquire and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting One level as an eligibility requirement for the position which will be sponsored by the ACT Government.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and lead development and implementation of protective security frameworks and operational practices.
• Oversee critical security systems and infrastructure.
• Support the Directorate’s emergency preparedness and response arrangements.
• Contribute to a safer, more resilient Directorate through stakeholder engagement and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Emergency management

Risk assessment

Education

Protective security qualifications

Job description

Assistant Director / Director Security And Emergency Management

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C / Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $127,597 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 38652
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026
Contact Officer: MichaelX Robinson on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 9***

Details: Are you an experienced security professional looking to make a meaningful impact across one of the ACT Government’s largest and most diverse directorates?

The City and Environment Directorate (CED) is seeking a high-performing leader to join our Security and Emergency Management team, where you will play a key role in strengthening protective security, emergency management and organisational integrity capabilities across the Directorate.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Security and Emergency Management, you will provide strategic advice, lead the development and implementation of protective security frameworks and operational practices, oversee critical security systems and infrastructure, and support the Directorate’s emergency preparedness and response arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement, and experience in security, risk, governance or emergency management to contribute to a safer, more resilient Directorate.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in protective security, public safety, emergency management, or a related field are highly desirable.
• A current Class C Driver Licence is required.
• The position requires participation in an after-hours Duty Officer roster.
• The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess, or acquire and maintain a security clearance at a Negative Vetting One level as an eligibility requirement for the position which will be sponsored by the ACT Government. Further information about the clearance process can be found on the AGSVA website

Notes: This position will be filled at either the SOGC or SOGB level, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The role includes opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT.

Closes: 27 October 2026

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The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.