Director Property and Security

AMSA External; Canberra, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

15.4% superannuation

20 days annual leave + Christmas shut

Parental leave (18 weeks primary, 14)

Wellbeing programs

Flexible work from home

Career development & study assistance

Staff networks

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) seeks a Director Property and Security to lead AMSA’s national property, workplaces, facilities, security and fleet, across Canberra and Brisbane.

Reporting to the Manager, People & Property, the role provides leadership, strategic advice on property performance, budgets and risk, and oversees environmental sustainability, emissions and security in a nationally significant organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience managing complex property and facilities portfolios.
• Experience in protective security and security governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and major supplier contracts.
• Alignment with One AMSA values and adaptable leadership style.
• Desirable qualifications or experience in sustainability, emissions reduction or climate risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead a national portfolio spanning property, workplaces, facilities, security and fleet.
• Shape strategy, investment decisions and risk management for AMSA’s assets and services.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and governance forums on performance and investment.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Governance

Procurement & contracts

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Director Property and Security

$154,955 - $179,636 + 15.4% super

Canberra or Brisbane

Ongoing

• Lead a significant national portfolio spanning property, workplaces, facilities, security and fleet across AMSA’s geographically dispersed operating environment.
• Shape strategy and investment decisions, providing authoritative advice to senior leaders on property performance, investment, risk and emerging issues.
• Broaden your executive leadership impact across property, protective security, sustainability, emissions and climate-related risk in a nationally significant organisation.

AMSA does not engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA. AMSA merit lists can only be used within AMSA and do not apply to the broader APS.

About AMSA - Work with Purpose

Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives.

At the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), every role contributes to our mission of ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution, and rescuing people in distress.

As Australia's national maritime regulator, we coordinate national maritime and aviation search and rescue services, protect Australia's marine environment, and support a safe and resilient maritime industry. Our work is made possible by the expertise of our people across corporate, specialist, digital and operational functions, working together to deliver services nationwide.

With around 500 employees across Australia, AMSA offers meaningful careers in a complex, highly regulated environment where your work has national impact. Learn more at amsa.gov.au.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, People & Property, the Director Property and Security leads AMSA’s national property and facilities portfolio, with responsibility for the effective management of AMSA’s workplaces, property assets, accommodation and related services. The role also oversees AMSA’s personnel and physical security, fleet, environmental sustainability, emissions and climate risk and disclosure responsibilities.

Working under broad direction, the Director Property and Security provides leadership and authoritative advice, leads a multi-disciplinary team and manages complex programs, contracts, budgets and stakeholder relationships. The role balances long-term portfolio planning with reliable operational service delivery across AMSA’s geographically dispersed and operationally critical environment.

In this role you will:

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary property and security team that delivers accountable, inclusive and service-focused outcomes and has the capability to respond to AMSA’s evolving needs.
• Ensure AMSA’s people, assets and operations are secure and resilient through effective governance and oversight of personnel and physical security, protective security obligations, security risks, incidents and assurance.
• Optimise the performance and value of AMSA’s property and fleet portfolio through effective financial management, investment planning, procurement, contract and supplier management, fleet services, data-informed decision-making and whole-of-life cost management.
• Strengthen organisational performance, sustainability and informed decision-making by providing authoritative advice to senior leaders and governance forums, managing environmental sustainability, emissions and climate-related risks and obligations, and building productive relationships across AMSA, government and industry.
• Deliver an effective national property and workplace portfolio aligned with AMSA’s strategy, operational requirements and investment priorities, including leasing and licensing arrangements for the aids to navigation network and engagement with Traditional Owners, jurisdictions and other stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience managing complex property, facilities portfolios, including strategy, governance, capital works, asset management, procurement and contracts.
• Strong experience in protective security, including personnel and physical security, security governance and the ability to apply the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to AMSA’s context.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, including managing significant budgets and suppliers, leading multidisciplinary teams, providing authoritative advice and building influential stakeholder relationships.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or experience in environmental sustainability, emissions reduction or climate-related risk and reporting is highly desirable.

For further details, please refer to the position description. Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027.

What We Offer at AMSA

At AMSA, we support our people to do their best work through:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave entitlements with 20 days annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown
• Paid parental leave with 18 weeks for primary and 14 weeks for secondary carer
• Wellbeing focus with health reimbursements, flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible work including work from home arrangements
• Career development including training, study assistance, paid professional memberships
• Opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute through AMSA’s staff-led networks

One AMSA: Shaping Our Future Together

One AMSA is our commitment to creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive - where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute. It shapes how we work together and ensures collaboration, trust, and shared purpose across AMSA.

For further information about the role, contact Jill Deem on 0262795671 or [e-mail].

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].