Security and Intelligence Coordinator | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Courts and Tribunal is seeking a Security and Intelligence Coordinator (also Deputy Sheriff) to lead security strategies across the courts environment. You will engage with senior stakeholders, provide frontline security services, and manage incidents to return operations to normal swiftly.

The role requires risk assessment expertise, security framework knowledge, and strong client-facing experience. A Class C licence and computer literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of security and intelligence frameworks.
• Understanding of how to undertake and implement risk assessments; court/custodial environment desirable.
• A Driver's licence Class C is essential.
• Computer literacy across several software programs relevant to the role.
• Experience in client-facing or customer service roles is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with high-level stakeholders to manage security functions and services for ACT Courts and Tribunal.
• Provide frontline security advice and services to ensure a safe environment and manage incidents.
• Gather intelligence, undertake risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide security assurance for information, operations and capabilities management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate security strategies.

Skills

Security frameworks

Risk assessment

Customer service

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Security and Intelligence Coordinator
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: The Security and Intelligence Coordinator (who also has an appointment as a Deputy Sheriff) will engage with high level stakeholders to manage a range of security functions and services for the ACT Courts and Tribunal. You will provide frontline security advice and services to ensure a safe and secure courts and tribunal environment; manage serious incidents and return operations to normal in a timely manner following serious incidents. You will gather intelligence, undertake risk assessments and prepare and implement strategies to mitigate risks within the courts and tribunal environments. You will also be responsible for providing security assurance for the appropriate management of information, operations and capabilities within the ACT Courts and Tribunal and providing advice on balancing security risk with organisational outcomes. You will work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to integrate, synchronise and balance physical, procedural and dynamic security strategies to effectively identify, assess and manage security.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• You will need a demonstrated understanding of security and intelligence frameworks and a demonstrated understanding of how to undertake and implement risk assessments. Work within a court/custodial environment desirable.
• A Driver's licence Class C is essential.
• Computer literacy skills are relevant to this role as you will use several computer software programs to undertake the tasks of this role.
• Experience working in client facing or customer service roles is highly desirable.
• Deputy Sheriffs are required to wear a uniform and conform with dress code and personal appearance guidelines.

Note: This is a temporary position available 2 November 2026 until 30 April 2027 with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available 2 November 2026 until 30 April 2027 with the possibility of permanency.