Head of Security Ops: PSOR & Emergency Management

The Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

Childcare (pending availability)

Job summary

The Department of Parliamentary Services is seeking an Assistant Director Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management to lead the Parliamentary Security Operations Room and APH emergency management capabilities, including real-time incident response and decision-making in a high-profile environment.

You will set priorities, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with AFP, ACT emergency services and internal APH stakeholders, and report to the Director Security Control & Preparedness.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised qualification in emergency management, public safety, government security or related field is desirable.
• Experience in security control room, emergency coordination or incident management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PSOR and emergency management capability across APH.
• Set direction, priorities and standards for integrated security and emergency management arrangements.
• Lead reform initiatives and drive continuous improvement, embedding sustainable behavioural and organisational change.
• Lead and manage the PSOR to deliver coordinated, real-time security and emergency incident responses.
• Prepare and quality assure high-level briefing materials, reports and governance documentation.
• Build and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders across agencies to support integrated outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Operational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Education

Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

Job description

The Department of Parliamentary Services is seeking an Assistant Director Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management to lead the Parliamentary Security Operations Room and APH emergency management capabilities, including real-time incident response and decision-making in a high-profile environment.

You will set priorities, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with AFP, ACT emergency services and internal APH stakeholders, and report to the Director Security Control & Preparedness.