Security Operations Lead – PSOR & Emergency Management

Department of Parliamentary Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for an Assistant Director Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management within Security Operations. You will provide operational leadership across PSOR and APH emergency management, supporting the Deputy Warden delegation and guiding lead response personnel during security and emergency incidents.

Working under limited direction, you will build relationships across the Parliamentary Security Service, Australian Federal Police, ACT

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised qualification in emergency management or related field.
• Experience in a security control room, emergency coordination or incident management environment is desirable.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PSOR and emergency management capability across APH with real-time security and incident responses.
• Set priorities and standards for integrated security and emergency management arrangements.
• Strengthen preparedness through exercises, training, assurance activities and after-action reviews.
• Provide clear, authoritative advice to senior executives and stakeholders, including during incidents.
• Prepare high-level briefs, reports and governance documentation.

Skills

Operational leadership

Decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Education

Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)

Job description

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for an Assistant Director Security Operations PSOR and Emergency Management within Security Operations. You will provide operational leadership across PSOR and APH emergency management, supporting the Deputy Warden delegation and guiding lead response personnel during security and emergency incidents.

Working under limited direction, you will build relationships across the Parliamentary Security Service, Australian Federal Police, ACT