Protective Security Advisor

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking a Protective Security Advisor to support security oversight across projects, operations and corporate activities. You will work closely with the Senior Manager to deliver high-quality security advice and practical guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, incident investigations, threat assessment, and ensuring controls are effective, with NV1 clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in evidence gathering, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Ability to interpret policies and provide high-quality support and advice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager to provide protective security advice to Sydney Metro projects, operations and corporate activities.
• This role works with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical security assurance and investigate incidents; assess security controls for ongoing effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Evidence gathering

Problem solving

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Policy interpretation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in security management

NV1 security vetting clearance (AU Government)

Job description

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Protective Security Advisor

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Rail Operations

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 109685

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You're agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You have strong analytical and communication skills, expertise in evidence gathering, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution, and the ability to interpret policies and functions to provide high-quality support and advice.

In this role, you'll:

Support the Senior Manager to provide protective security advice and associated support to Sydney Metro projects, operations and concerning corporate activities.

This role will see you work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to provide technical advice to support security assurance activities and to conduct investigations into incidents which may arise from security threat sources and assess security controls to ensure their ongoing effectiveness.

Note: This is NOT a Cyber Security role.

Your knowledge and experience of security management and protective security controls, systems and methods will see you excel in this role. You have demonstrated extensive experience in writing, proof reading and editing of reports, briefing papers, policies, standards and procedures.

You hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or professional certifications in security management and if required, meet Australian Government Security Vetting Agency requirements and be able to maintain a NV1 security vetting clearance.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia's biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives,

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.