Executive Officer, Security Division - Canberra, Australia - The Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services

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Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job Details:

Job Title:
Executive Officer, Security Division

Employment Type:
Ongoing

Classification:
PEL 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, [Recruitment insert closing date]

The Opportunity:

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a high performing Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Executive Officer to join the Business Management and Strategic Advisory Team, Security Division.

The Security Division is responsible for the provision of security services, building security, access management, security capability asset management, Australian Parliament House (APH) and DPS security policy, security risk management, resilience planning and emergency management.

Security Division is a dynamic and fastpaced work environment. We work closely with diverse stakeholders who have unique needs and engage with our service delivery. We liaise extensively with other federal agencies and parliamentary departments to manage security at APH.

Who we are looking forThe role is required to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure that all work is undertaken in a professional and timely manner. To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate ability to provide high level quality assurance on briefs and correspondence whilst working in a fast pace environment.
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Eligibility and/or Job Specific Requirements

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

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Duty Statement

Classification:
PEL 1

Branch:
Security

Section:
Business Management & Strategic Advisory

Immediate supervisor:
Strategic Advisor, Director Business Management and Strategic Advisory

Under broad direction from the Assistant Secretary, you will undertake duties with a high level of complexity and at times sensitivity, including:
Provide strategic and operational support to the Strategic Advisor, Assistant Secretary Security Enabling Services Branch, Assistant Secretary Security Operations Branch, and the First Assistant Secretary Security Division.

Prepare, manage and review the provision of high-level information, communication and correspondence including briefings, reports, submissions and notes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of written information.

Engage and provide high level guidance to the Division and be a conduit for work being presented to the Assistant Secretaries and First Assistant Secretary.

Engage and communicate effectively with Directors and the Office of the Deputy Secretary, and Office of the Secretary in relation to Division matters.

Act as the point of contact with stakeholders and work collaboratively with business areas to ensure information provided to the First Assistant Secretary is on time and of a high quality.

Provide quality assurance on briefs and correspondence from the First Assistant Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Secretary, Presiding Officers and other senior stakeholders.

Lead and contribute to projects to support the achievement of organisation level strategic and operational objectives.
Other duties as requested.

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.

Our purpose and values:

We proudly provide innovative, unified, an ntfocused 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 tradebased 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: