EL1 Facilities and Security Manager

About the role

A small agency that funds more than 150 research projects across over 30 countries in the Indo-Pacific is looking for a Facilities and Security Manager. You will lead and coordinate priority facilities, property and security work, addressing operational, compliance and assurance needs across facilities management, defect resolution, post-occupancy review, physical and personnel security, travel security and business continuity planning. The role is based in Canberra.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the identification, management and rectification of office defects and facilities issues through whole-of-government property management provider arrangements where required
• Assess physical, personnel and travel security arrangements, undertake risk assessments and identify priority risk treatments to strengthen compliance and assurance under the PSPF
• Support whole-of-government property reporting and planning, including the Australian Government Property Register, emissions accounting and an Emissions Reduction Plan and Business Continuity Plan
• Lead a 12-month post-occupancy review of office accommodation and develop options to improve workspace functionality, layout and use
• Improve visitor management, access controls, security incident escalation pathways and decision records for security, travel and overseas risk events
• Develop and implement systems, processes, policies and assurance mechanisms for facilities, physical security, personnel security, overseas security and business continuity
• Advise senior management on facilities, property, security and business continuity matters, including emerging risks, compliance obligations and improvement opportunities

Required profile

• Experience in a similar role within the Commonwealth, or equivalent, with excellent knowledge of government accommodation guidelines and the Whole-of-Government Property Services Provider model
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate property services and/or physical security operations within a government or large-scale organisation
• Proven ability to manage vendors, deliver complex services and oversee performance under contracts
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Baseline security clearance; qualifications in property, facilities management, security, risk management or a related discipline are highly desirable

What we offer

• Pay of $90-$100 per hour plus superannuation
• Initial 6-month labour hire contract with a 12-month extension option