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Security Officer

Duties:

The overall purpose of these positions is to provide security support for staff at DSTO Melbourne.

Divisional Security Officer:

The successful applicants for the Divisional Security Officers positions will report to the Assistant Divisional Executive Officer and be expected to undertake the following major duties:

1. Develop and promote security awareness, including the provision of security briefings to staff.
2. Provide security advice and guidance to DSTO staff.
3. Maintain the physical security requirements of facilities in Melbourne.
4. Maintain and manage appropriate records produced as a result of security related activities, audits and musters.
5. Develop and maintain Security Plans and associated security instructions and procedures.
6. As a member of the security team, provide input to and comment on security matters for escalation to security committees.
7. Ensure compliance with security policy.

Senior Security Officer:

As outlined above, with the additional responsibility of:

1. Developing and maintaining site security policies and procedures
2. Contribute to all aspects of security services at DSTO-Melbourne
3. Will be a member of the site’s security team reporting directly to the site Principal Security Officer

Please Note: Each applicant will be asked if they have a preference in position. The Selection Criteria is the same for both positions.

Professional contact:

Further enquiries about the position can be made to Garry Chillingsworth on (03) 9626 7633 or garry.chillingsworth@defence.gov.au

Information Pack and Personal Particulars Form: An Information Pack and Personal Particulars form is available on this page under Attachments.  Candidates should read the Information Pack to ensure that they are aware of all the requirements of the position.  Candidates are required to submit a completed Personal Particulars form with their application. 

For information on how to address the selection criteria, go to: http://www.defence.gov.au/apscareers/howtoapply.htm

Send applications to:

Email your Microsoft Word format application to:

victasjobs@defence.gov.au

It is important when emailing your application that you quote the job reference number and your name eg. DSTO/31199 – “Your Name” in the subject line so your application can be passed to the relevant selection panel co-ordinator for further consideration and action.

It is important when emailing your application that you quote the job reference number and your name eg. DSTO/31199 – “Your Name” in the so your application can be passed to the relevant selection panel co-ordinator for further consideration and action.

IMPORTANT: Your application needs to be received by the recruitment unit by no later than 5pm on Thursday 19th November 2009.

Australian Public Service conditions apply. Applicants should be Australian citizens or eligible and willing to apply for citizenship. Defence embraces workplace equity and diversity principles.