About the role:

Reporting to the Agency Security Adviser, the Security Adviser will be responsible for the following key duties:

• Provide advice to the Royal Commission in the development of security policies and procedures in line with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF);
• Provide advice and support to the Commissioners, CEO and other Royal Commission officers on protective security matters;
• Regulate, monitor and report on the Royal Commission's protective security procedures and systems;
• Develop and maintain a Royal Commission Protective Security Plan based on the evolving minimum standards applicable in the PSPF and analysis of specific protective security threats and risks;
• Conduct or facilitate appropriate security awareness training programs for Royal Commission employees and contractors;
• Liaise with the ICT manager regarding information security training and compliance;
• Establish and maintain personnel security aftercare measures;
• Manage security incidents and conduct, facilitate or assist in investigations;
• Liaise with co-tenants, agencies and security agencies on matters of Royal Commission security;
• Conduct or facilitate security threat and risk assessments;
• Maintain a security risk register;
• Contribute to fraud control measures;
• Contribute to business continuity planning;
• Administer the Royal Commission physical security infrastructure and compliance related to sensitive facilities;
• Develop, implement and monitor operational and procedural documentation;
• Act in emergencies to ensure protection of the Royal Commission's information, people and assets; and
• Liaise with facilities management and building management to facilitate secure movement of assets to meet Royal Commission needs.

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria is based on the Integrated Leadership System:

Job Specific Criteria: 

• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development and management of protective security policies and practice within a government or government-related agency;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of protective security advice;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in security risk management; and
• Experience in training delivery would be an advantage.