Security Governance Officer

Job Details

Job Title: Security Governance Officer

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Contact: Parul Sharma, (02) 6277 8297, parul.sharma@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4 Security Governance Officer within Security Enabling Services Branch. 

Security Division is responsible for broader security functions that support the business of DPS protective security including security planning, capability, risk, policy and reporting. Security Enabling Services Branch works with many different Australian Parliament House (APH) security stakeholders, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Department of the House of Representatives, the Department of the Senate, the Ministerial Wing Support, and other entities within the Parliamentary precincts. 

As a Security Governance Officer, you play a pivotal role in fostering positive security culture at Australian Parliament House. You will provide administrative support to the timely delivery of various Security Division audit and compliance reports, manage information requests, and assist in the preparation of internal reports and briefing papers. Your role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to foster effective working relationships and, as required, represent our branch and DPS at relevant meetings and forums.

In addition to shaping a positive security culture and contributing to security maturity, you will provide the Assistant Director with general administrative support. If you are ready to take on diverse duties aligned with the team’s objectives and contribute to our mission, we invite you to apply for this dynamic opportunity.

The successful applicant will be required to work closely with other sections of the Security Division along with various external stakeholders. Good written and verbal communication skills are required to succeed in this role, along with the ability to establish, maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships, and provide administrative support. 
 

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Be highly motivated, professional, and a service focused team member
• Have a high level of interpersonal, written and presentation skills
• Have an understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Be highly organised and able to assist in the timely delivery of various Security Division audit and compliance reports
• Have good attention to detail, be comfortable using Microsoft 365 (especially Microsoft Excel), and be able to adapt to changing priorities

Job Specific Requirements: 

•  The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4 

Branch: Security Enabling Services Branch 

Section: Security Policy & Governance 

Immediate supervisor: [Recruitment insert supervisor position title] 

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

1. Data entry and analysis of data to contribute to the development of various reports.
    
2. Assist in the preparation and collation of audit and compliance reporting for Security Division Senior Executives in a timely manner. 
    
3. Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, briefing papers, and submissions for Security Division Senior Executives in a timely manner. 
    
4. Build and foster effective professional relationships with team across DPS, other parliamentary departments, Australian Federal Police and Commonwealth entities. 
    
5. Provide administrative support to the Security Policy and Governance section.
    
6. Actively contribute to team culture and leadership in promoting a positive security culture at APH
    
7. Perform other duties commensurate with the objectives of the team and classification.

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 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. 

For additional guidance when crafting your application, please refer to the DPS Recruitment Candidate Information Pack, which provides helpful tips on how to structure your pitch and highlight your most relevant skills and experience effectively.

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 parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•   APH childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $80,672 - $87,659 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.