PSL6 Security Advisors - Multiple Roles

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 3 September 2026

Contact: Caitlin O'Callaghan, (02) 6277 8012, Caitlin.O'Callaghan@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

Who we are looking for

Requirements:

• For the Emergency Management Advisor role, a qualification in emergency management, or a willingness to obtain one, is desirable.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly 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.

Senior Security Systems Officer

Emergency Management Advisor

Duty Statement

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

1. Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives and multi agency partners to plan, coordinate and facilitate emergency preparedness exercises and initiatives.

2. Prepare high-quality written Briefs, exercise plans, internal communications, after-action reviews and other documentation in alignment with the emergency management governance framework and in support of the APH Incident Planning and Response Committee (IPARC) priorities.

3. Deliver safety and security outcomes through specialist written advice, by reviewing emergency management exercises, protocols and security infrastructure capability to identify vulnerabilities, risk and suitable mitigations.

4. Identify longer-term strategic and measurable objectives, ensuring continued enhancement and delivery of DPS emergency management and security arrangements in line with the operating environment and national standards, including AS3745.

5. Develop and oversee emergency management training programs, the APH Warden Network and related requirements including content creation, guidelines and awareness initiatives.

Selection Criteria

1. Proven ability to comprehend and adhere to emergency management frameworks, governance and policy instruments and legislative obligations, within a large complex environment.

2. Ability to prepare concise and succinct written Briefing materials, reports and policy documents and to deliver effective well-articulated verbal briefings, advice and presentations to diverse audiences, including senior executives.

3. Demonstrated experience in the design, coordination and delivery of multi-agency emergency management preparedness exercises, or the ability to rapidly acquire these skills.

4. Ability to develop and operationalise emergency management and physical security plans, protocols and procedures in accordance with the local environment and national standards such as AS3745.

5. Established ability to analyse critical incidents and environments, identify systemic risks and provide evidence-based recommendations for remediation, mitigation and continuous improvement.

6. Demonstrated high-level leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships, influence decision-making and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

7. The ideal candidate will hold, or be willing to obtain, a nationally recognised qualification such as PAU50120 – Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) or equivalent.

Senior Adviser - Security Capability Governance

Duty statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for PSL6. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Selection Criteria

• Inspires a sense of purpose and direction
• Focuses strategically
• Harnesses information and opportunities
• Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense

• Builds organisational capability and responsiveness
• Marshals professional expertise
• Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty
• Ensures closure and delivers on intended results

• Nurtures internal and external relationships
• Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
• Values individual differences and diversity
• Guides, mentors and develops people

• Demonstrates professionalism and probity
• Engages with risk and shows personal courage
• Commits to action
• Displays resilience
• Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development

• Communicates clearly (orally and in writing)
• Listens, understands and adapts to audience
• Negotiates persuasively

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 you 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:

• flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free on-site parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available a APH
• childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $101,168 - $113,706 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

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

• Australian citizenship: Section 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens. However, if you are not an Australian citizen you may be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time. Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to termination of employment.
  
• Loss and resumption of Australian citizenship: Under historical provisions of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 (section 17), some Australian citizens automatically lost their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country between 26 January 1949 and 3 April 2002. This loss occurred by operation of law and may not have been known to the individual at the time. Although these provisions were repealed in 2002 to allow dual citizenship, the repeal did not restore citizenship that was previously lost. Individuals who believe they may be affected are recommended to seek advice about resuming their Australian citizenship. Further information, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• • Applicants who progress to the offer stage with our department who have been affected by the loss of citizenship as outlined above will be required to demonstrate within a reasonable time that they have resumed, or are actively undertaking the process to resume, Australian citizenship.
    
• 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.
  
• External Work Approval: Employees must seek approval for any paid employment outside the department and declare voluntary activities that could impact their role.