Assistant Director, Security Ops & Emergency Mgmt (PSOR)

Australian Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) in Canberra is recruiting an Assistant Director for Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management within Security Operations. The role provides operational leadership across the PSOR and APH emergency management capability, with delegated authority and liaison to senior stakeholders during incidents.

You will guide real-time security responses, set standards for integrated security and emergency arrangements, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams or specialist functions.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience designing, coordinating and evaluating exercises.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain Negative Vetting 1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PSOR and emergency management capability across APH, including real-time incident responses.
• Set priorities and standards for integrated security and emergency management arrangements.
• Strengthen preparedness through exercises, training, assurance activities and after-action reviews.
• Analyse operational and incident information to identify risks, vulnerabilities and interdependencies.
• Provide clear and authoritative advice to senior executives and stakeholders during incidents.
• Prepare high-level briefs, reports and governance documentation.
• Lead reform and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational capability.
• Build productive relationships across the Parliamentary Security Service, AFP, ACT emergency services and internal APH stakeholders.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma/qualification in emergency management or security (e.g., Diploma of Public Safety: Emergency Management)

Job description

Australian Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) in Canberra is recruiting an Assistant Director for Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management within Security Operations. The role provides operational leadership across the PSOR and APH emergency management capability, with delegated authority and liaison to senior stakeholders during incidents.

You will guide real-time security responses, set standards for integrated security and emergency arrangements, and drive continuous