On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.Assistant Director, Security and Emergency ManagementFull-time PermanentDetails: Are you a security expert looking for a rewarding challenge? Do you want to be a key part of a high performing team who work to support a safe and vibrant city, as well as supporting a great Directorate? Join us at Major Projects Canberra (MPC) as our Assistant Director, Security and Emergency Management. We are seeking a dynamic individual to oversee our security and emergency management program; the Assistant Director, Security and Emergency Management also undertakes the role of Agency Security Adviser.Why join us: At MPC we value excellence, collaboration, and innovation. As the Assistant Director, Security and Emergency Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of our organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in implementing and managing our protected security framework, including security governance, personnel security, physical security, information security, and you'll work seamlessly with our Assistant Director, Information Security and Business Systems.Key Responsibilities: Policy and Compliance: Support the implementation and compliance requirements of the ACT Government's Protective Security Framework and MPC policy. This includes policy development, compliance monitoring, and reporting.Incident Management: Coordinate MPC's security incident management process, ensuring incidents are investigated according to policy requirements.Training and Awareness: Develop and distribute security-related training materials, facilitate workshops, and raise awareness within the organisation.Reporting and Representation: Prepare reports for committees and represent MPC at whole-of-government cyber and security meetings.Our Team: You will be part of the Chief Operating Office which works collaboratively with the Minister's Office, the Director Generals' Office and other members of the Executive Team, Project Boards and with key government and non-government stakeholders. Our Branch provides leadership and expertise to Major Projects Canberra on Governance including risk and safety, audit, policy development, ministerial and Cabinet, human resources and corporate support. In your Assistant Director role, you'll report to the Senior Director, Corporate Support, this role works collaboratively with all business units across the directorate and is supportive and flexible in its approach to changing priorities. In your Agency Security Adviser role, you'll work with the Agency Security Executive and when required represent MPC in various forums related to your brief. If this sounds like you – you could be our next Assistant Director, Security and Emergency Management!We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/Other Requirements: Experience in Emergency Management will be highly regarded.Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.How to Apply: Please submit no more than:A two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description.A current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. #J-18808-Ljbffr