Chief Security Officer

Applications close Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 11.59PM

The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution. Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.

Chief Security Officer

• Ongoing, full-time opportunity
• Located on the Parliamentary Precinct with hybrid work (work from home 2 days a week)
• Grade 7 (STS) - salary range of $177,488 - $241,387 (commensurate with experience), plus 11.5% superannuation

Are you a strong and effective people leader with a passion for enhancing security?

We're looking for an accomplished leader to drive a cohesive high-performing, accountable, and positive workplace culture within our Security Services team. If you have proven extensive experience in developing teams to succeed, performance management, and engaging with stakeholders to leverage and negotiate successful supported outcomes, we want to hear from you!

About the role

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced people leader to manage all aspects of security on the Parliamentary precincts and across a portfolio of 128 electorate offices. As the Chief Security Officer, you will have the opportunity to drive change and implement continuous improvement, deploying new technologies and methodologies whilst leading a cohesive highly skilled security team.

As the Chief Security Officer, you will:

• Develop and manage a team of security professionals, fostering a positive and engaging team culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and a client focused approach to all service delivery.
• Be responsible for ensuring that security services for the Parliament of Victoria and parliamentary departments are delivered at the highest standard, in line with the Australian Government's 'Protective Security Policy Framework'.
• Use your in-depth security knowledge to develop effective risk strategies that enable effective control systems and treatment plans to minimise risk and ensure facilities are not compromised.
• Build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, provide authoritative security advice, and foster a culture of strong security awareness, reinforced through training and practices.

Why join us?
We offer a supportive work culture and flexible work/life balance - the nature and scope of flexible options available will depend on the requirements of the position. You are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

We understand that your health and wellbeing are integral to your success and have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported. These include access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations, skin and health checks, optical and eyewear subsidies, discounted health insurance and discounted memberships at over 240 gyms, pools and fitness facilities across Victoria.

Your professional development is important to us. That's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with leadership development programs and targeted in-house training to support your professional growth.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values of impartiality, responsiveness, respect, accountability, integrity, and leadership, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

How to apply

Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1 page) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.

Applications close: Midnight 25 March 2025

The process from here

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in East Melbourne or online.

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The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.