Assistant Director, Security & Property Services

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Security & Property Services to join a Federal Government agency. This leadership role oversees protective security, facilities management, and governance across multiple office locations, driving compliance and assuring a safe, secure workplace.

You will lead a small team, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure security policies, risk assessments, and reporting meet a high standard.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, facilities, property or corporate services within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Experience managing security risks, investigations, compliance or assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead protective security functions including security clearances, personnel security, security awareness and assurance activities.
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide advice on emerging threats and security obligations.
• Support governance committees and contribute to security reporting and organisational compliance.
• Manage property, facilities and accommodation services across multiple office locations.
• Oversee lease arrangements, fit-outs, facilities projects and contractor performance.
• Develop and maintain security and property-related policies and procedures.
• Lead and support a small team while fostering a collaborative and service-focused culture.
• Contribute to broader corporate services initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Security management

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Project leadership

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Security & Property Services to join a Federal Government agency. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a highly motivated professional with experience in protective security, facilities management, property services and governance.

Working within a national business services function, you will provide strategic advice, oversee security and property operations, drive compliance and assurance activities, and contribute to the delivery of corporate services across multiple office locations. This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational outcomes while leading initiatives that support a safe, secure and efficient workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead protective security functions including security clearances, personnel security, security awareness and assurance activities
• Conduct security risk assessments and provide advice on emerging threats and security obligations
• Support governance committees and contribute to security reporting and organisational compliance
• Manage property, facilities and accommodation services across multiple office locations
• Oversee lease arrangements, fit-outs, facilities projects and contractor performance
• Develop and maintain security and property-related policies and procedures
• Lead and support a small team while fostering a collaborative and service-focused culture
• Contribute to broader corporate services initiatives and strategic projects

About You To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in security, facilities, property or corporate services within a complex organisation
• Knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Experience managing security risks, investigations, compliance or assurance activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Experience working collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams

Essential Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance
• Current National Police Clearance
• Demonstrated experience within security, property, facilities or related corporate services functions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders

What's on Offer?

• $78.55 - $86.41 per hour plus super
• Full-time Federal Government contract opportunity
• Opportunity to lead critical security and property initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Immediate start available for suitable candidates

As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants are required to be Australian Citizens.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.