Emergency Management Advisor

Job Details

Job Title: Emergency Management Advisor

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, TBC

Contact: Benjamin de Kruiff, (02) 6277 4883, benjamin.dekruiff@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 6 Emergency Management Advisor within Security Operations Branch. This role is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to contribute to a high-performing, practical and strategically aligned security function.
 
You will play a key part in supporting security objectives through expert advice, effectively delivering physical lockdown and evacuation exercises and strong stakeholder engagement. You will be trusted to manage sensitive issues, drive business improvement initiatives and lead key components of our operational security responsibilities.
 
This position requires sound judgement, solid organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing to broader team and organisational objectives. You will be required to occasionally work outside normal business hours.
 
If you are looking to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact in security, this could be your next move.
 

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Apply a strong understanding of risk management, policy application and compliance frameworks to complex security matters
• Plan, coordinate and deliver physical lockdown and evacuation exercises
• Confidently interpret and apply relevant legislation, policy and procedural guidelines to ensure high-quality and consistent outcomes
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including planning exercises and managing sensitivity with professionalism
• Lead by example and contribute to team cohesion, setting priorities and maintaining high standards of service delivery
• Provide accurate and timely advice, prepare briefings, procedural documentation and reporting on security matters to support informed decision-making 
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments and assurance activities to identify areas for improvement and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay adaptable and solutions-focused while supporting operational and organisational needs

Job Specific Requirements
 

• The ideal candidate would currently hold or be willing to obtain the following nationally recognised qualification, PAU50120-Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management).
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6    
Branch: Security Operations Branch   
Section: Security Operations Support    
Immediate supervisor: Assistant Director, Security Delivery and Capability

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 6 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, to facilitate multi-agency emergency preparedness exercises.
    
2. Prepare briefs, internal communications, policies & procedures, after-action reviews and other relevant documents in line APH Emergency Management Governance frameworks. 
    
3. Ensure the delivery of quality results, including the development of specialist professional and/or technical expertise. Conduct regular quality assurance of processes and manage identified risks.  
    
4. Maintain awareness of longer-term strategic and operational objectives in alignment with Emergency and Security Governance arrangements.  
    
5. Provide specialist expertise and technical knowledge in Emergency Management across a range of programs and platforms including training, preparedness and physical security. 

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department. 

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. 

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

•    access to flexible work arrangements 
•    ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
•    a competitive remuneration package
•    free secure underground parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•    on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $97,841 - $109,967 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.