Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security
Main purpose of job:
The role calls for a confident, articulate person who can project presence, but also someone who can display empathy and calmness under pressure. The NSM role requires an individual who can demonstrate strengths in stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally. Credibility, honesty, and integrity play a central part of the NSM role.
The NSM will be required to provide first rate professional security advice to all staff. In addition, they will also be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust fire safety programme and manage the provision of transport at Post, including implementation and management of protective and physical security measures across the British High Commision’s Australia Network (encompassing offices and residences in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and the office in Perth).
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Security Management
- Implementation of protective and physical security measures across the Australia Network in accordance with British Government Policy and Post guidelines. Monitoring and updating of guidelines in response to changing circumstances.
- Close liaison with facilities management contractor and other 3rd party contractors to ensure seamless protective and physical security arrangements are in place.
- Day to day oversight of Security Resources in all Australia Network posts
- Management of security procurement/maintenance e.g. airlocks, CCTV alarms etc.
- Physical security review of rental properties for incoming UK based officers into the network.
- Maintain close liaison with Aust. Gov Home Affairs, Physical Security Section, AFP Protection Liaison Offices across the Network. Maintain contact networks for State Police CT and Public Order Sections. (Demonstrations & Protests)
- Play an active part in the High Commission’s crisis management plans and take part in crisis exercises as and when required.
- Management of Country Based Staff and contractor security clearances, administration, documentation, security interviews, criminal history checks (AFP) and UK National Security Vetting Service.
- Lead on visits by the Regional Overseas Security Manager and Overseas Security Advisers and the implementation of specific recommendations.
- Co-ordinate security inductions, site access and the issue of ID/Access cards.
- Incident investigation and reporting.
- Quarterly Post Security Committee Meetings, minutes, actions and agenda
- Responsibility of incoming/outgoing diplomatic and freight bags.
Fire Safety
- Review and update emergency procedures including testing of emergency evacuation processes, annual fire safety plans, assessments and health and safety in accordance with British Government Policy and Australian law.
- Induct new staff on fire safety issues
- Function and Event Security, Fire Safety Resource advice and management.
Transport
- Lead on all transport including: ensure vehicle log books and car documents are up to date and compliant with Local/UK regulations. Daily management of 2 x Drivers.
- Assist with the purchasing and disposal of official vehicles. Ensuring effective maintenance of all official fleet vehicles.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
- 2 x Drivers
- Transport and Security budgets
Essential on arrival:
- Firm, decisive and confident.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) to staff and other external parties.
- Adaptability, flexibility, pro-activity, excellent team-working skills and ability to work under tight deadlines;
- Ability to perform risk assessments
- Full valid Australian driving licence.
- IT literate including MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
- Exposure of security management from a police, prison service, military, commercial security company.
- Good understanding of the security environment in Australia.
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
14 November 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Asia Pacific
Australia
Canberra
British High Commission
1
AUD
AUD 77,739 per annum +annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
10 January 2022
Salary is at AUD 77,739 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the FCDO Diplomatic Academy. There are opportunities to job-shadow other staff, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to take part in broader British High Commission’s activities. The British High Commission is committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan. As a temporary employee, it is unlikely that paid training or that which requires more than a few hours investment in time, will be provided.
Fire Safety Manager and Security related induction/trainings.
Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.
Due to the security clearance level required for this position, this vacancy is only open to Australian, American, British, Canadian and New Zealand citizens and must have the right to work in Australia.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Australia local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and building a culturally diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBT+, and how to be an ally.
Working patterns:
The British High Commission offers flexible working opportunities. However, due to the nature of this role, there will be a requirement for some out of hours work, including around events and visits.
Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”
Applications must include a current CV.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
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