Physical Security Adviser

Bureau Of Meteorology; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bureau Of Meteorology in Australia seeks an APS6 Physical Security Adviser to interpret and apply the PSPF, providing planning and operational support to implement physical security controls across facilities, assets and personnel. The role reports to the Manager, Protective Security and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard customers, systems and sites.

You will operate autonomously with strong analytical capabilities, mentor junior staff, contribute to policy

Qualifikationen

• Strong analytical capabilities and risk-based approach.
• Ability to translate policy requirements into practical security solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or leading a small team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Interpret and apply Australian Government PSPF and Protective Security policies.
• Design, deliver and assure physical security measures across facilities, assets and personnel.
• Perform high-level analysis to assess emerging security risks and advise on controls.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across the agency and externally; mentor junior staff.
• Plan, manage and organise time and workstreams in a dispersed environment with tight timeframes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Written communication

Verbal communication

Jobbeschreibung

The Physical Security Adviser works with limited direction to provide specialist advice, planning and operational support to ensure compliance and the effective implementation of physical security controls and outcomes in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework PSPF). The position reports to the Manager, Protective Security and plays an important role in safeguarding the Bureau's customers, systems, personnel and facilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for interpreting and applying Australian Government security policies, performing high-level analysis to assess and evaluate emerging security risks, and supporting the design, delivery and assurance of physical security measures across facilities, assets, and personnel. The APS6 Physical Security Adviser will also contribute to strategic policy initiatives, reporting, security capability uplift and supporting day-to-day security operational activities.

The position requires you to operate with a high level of autonomy, sound judgement and strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate multiple and complex policy requirements into practical outcomes aligned with the Bureau's risk appetite. As a senior security practitioner, you will manage complex stakeholder relationships both across the agency and externally, and mentor junior staff within the team as needed.

The role requires a strong understanding of mature security cultures and the PSPF, particularly in relation to the physical security domain, including its application and interoperability with other frameworks within the Australian Government setting. The ability to operate with sensitivity and integrity and provide evidence- and risk-based advice is an essential requirement for the role. The APS6 Physical Security Adviser requires excellent organisational skills and well-developed written and verbal communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan, manage and organise their time and workstreams, and will be comfortable operating in a diverse and geographically dispersed environment with tight timeframes, shifting operational landscapes and conflicting priorities.

Please note that the Bureau operates a vast network of staffed and unstaffed sites across Australia, including at metropolitan, regional and remote locations. The role does not require regular travel but infrequent site visits may be required.