Director of Security & Emergency Leadership

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACT Government, City and Environment Directorate, is seeking an Assistant Director / Director of Security and Emergency Management. This full-time permanent role offers leadership over protective security, emergency management, and governance across a major directorate in the ACT Public Service.

Hybrid working options are available, with after-hours duties and security clearances required. The successful candidate will lead strategic security initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in security, risk or emergency management.
• Proven ability to provide strategic security advice to executives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to Senior Director on protective security frameworks and practices.
• Lead development and implementation of security and emergency management programs.
• Oversee critical security systems and infrastructure, ensuring organisational resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Protective security

Emergency management

Governance

Education

Relevant qualifications in protective security/public safety/emergency management

Job description

ACT Government, City and Environment Directorate, is seeking an Assistant Director / Director of Security and Emergency Management. This full-time permanent role offers leadership over protective security, emergency management, and governance across a major directorate in the ACT Public Service.

Hybrid working options are available, with after-hours duties and security clearances required. The successful candidate will lead strategic security initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and