Facilities & Security Leader, Government Operations

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Facilities and Security to lead critical property, facilities, security and business continuity activities within a Federal Government environment.

This role blends strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on delivery, overseeing governance, workplace management, risk management frameworks and assurance programs while partnering with internal stakeholders, service providers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property and facilities management, including overseeing building maintenance and workplace services.
• Experience coordinating with landlords, property managers, contractors and government service providers.
• Strong ability to identify risks, implement mitigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, management and resolution of office accommodation defects, maintenance requirements and facilities-related issues.
• Coordinate facilities and property services through landlords, property managers, contractors and whole-of-government service providers.
• Assess physical, personnel and travel security arrangements and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), including reporting, assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate whole-of-government property reporting, planning and sustainability obligations.
• Lead a post-occupancy review of office accommodation and provide recommendations to improve workspace functionality and utilisation.
• Improve visitor management, access controls, security incident processes and risk management arrangements.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, frameworks and assurance mechanisms relating to facilities management, security and business continuity.
• Support the development and maintenance of business continuity arrangements and organisational preparedness.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management on facilities, security, property and compliance matters.
• Monitor service delivery performance and ensure appropriate governance, documentation and record management practices are maintained.

Skills

Facilities & security leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Risk management

Operational troubleshooting

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group seeks an experienced Assistant Director, Facilities and Security to lead critical property, facilities, security and business continuity activities within a Federal Government environment.

This role blends strategic advisory responsibilities with hands-on delivery, overseeing governance, workplace management, risk management frameworks and assurance programs while partnering with internal stakeholders, service providers and senior leadership.