APS 5 - Headquarters Special Operations Command Unit Security Manager

Job Description

Salary: $83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Location: Russell - ACT The Role The duties of an APS 5 Security Advisor occupation in Defence include the following (note: not all duties are required to be performed during a 12 month performance cycle): Assist the preparation and presentation of security training and awareness sessions to Defence personnel to support the protective security needs of Defence. Provide complex protective security advice to stakeholders to enable the achievement of appropriate security controls. Acquire and apply knowledge and experience to identify, research and analyse complex protective security issues to enable accountable decision making. Understand the security risk context within the Defence environment to provide advice on complex protective security matters. Build and sustain productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve protective security objectives. Work collaboratively, operating as an effective team member. Recommend alternative courses of action to address issues impacting the work area. Collate, research and analyse protective security data to contribute to the development of reports, submissions, briefings and discussion papers. Tailor communication style and language according to the audience's level of knowledge, skill and experience. About our Team Within the Physical Security function, an APS 5 Security Advisor is accountable under limited direction to perform and achieve complex protective security work within an integrated workforce. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. An APS 5 Security Advisor will: Be accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. Interpret and provide advice within the Physical Security function based on legislation, policy and procedures. Undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews, assessment, investigations and perform procedural and administrative support work to achieve results. The APS 5 Security Advisor may coordinate and contribute to the work of a team consistent to a work plan and provide advice and assistance on methods of task completion to team members. They may be a team coach or supervise a team and be accountable to set work priorities, allocate work, and manage workflows and performance. They are expected to be capable of reviewing and developing the quality of work undertaken by others and identifying opportunities for on-the-job training within a work unit. They will be required to engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes. They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. This position will be based at Russell Offices with the occasional requirement to travel to Bungendore and HMAS Harman. Our Ideal Candidate Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual with a positive attitude to undertake the role of the Unit Security Manager (USM) for Headquarters Special Operations Command. The successful applicant will have the ability to read and interpret Defence security policy and legislation and practically apply the policy and legislation to security in the workplace. They will effectively communicate with personnel at all levels, both written and verbally, to provide security advice and training. The successful applicant will be flexible with the ability to negotiate with personnel at all levels across the unit. They will also be confident in delivering information to individuals and groups. The USM position will provide the successful applicant with opportunities for stakeholder engagement, providing them a gateway into the workings of Defence security as a whole, as well as experience working with and applying Army and Defence security policy. The successful applicant will be provided with opportunity for networking and the ability to participate in on-the-job training as well as other security courses. SOCOMD is a diverse workplace providing personnel with the ability to develop and enhance liaison and networking skills. The location of the workplace provides easy access to other stakeholder hubs within Russell. The candidate will require an NV2 security clearance to fulfill duties of the role, with the possibility of upgrade to PV. #J-18808-Ljbffr