Protective Security Lead (EL1) - Hybrid Work

Australian-Department-of-Infrastructure-and-Regional-Development; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development invites applications for EL1 - Assistant Director, Protective Security Specialist in Integrated Services. The role provides strategic and operational advice, oversees physical and personnel security, coordinates risk reviews, and leads a small team across Canberra sites.

The position offers flexible work arrangements, hybrid office/home, and advancement within the Protective Security portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PSPF and protective security policy, governance and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating security risk reviews, site security planning and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational advice to support compliance with protective security obligations.
• Oversee physical and personnel security across the department and coordinate site security plans.
• Manage protective security contracts and initiatives, including access control systems, and support investigations.

Skills

Protective security governance

Risk management

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Security risk management certification

Physical security certifications

Project management

Tools

Electronic Access Control Systems

Security infrastructure

Job description

Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development invites applications for EL1 - Assistant Director, Protective Security Specialist in Integrated Services. The role provides strategic and operational advice, oversees physical and personnel security, coordinates risk reviews, and leads a small team across Canberra sites.

The position offers flexible work arrangements, hybrid office/home, and advancement within the Protective Security portfolio.