AE5 Security Supervisor (Rolling Intake)

Title	Security Supervisor
Location	Canberra, ACT
Classification	AE5 (APS5 equivalent)
Salary Range (full-time)	$93,566 - $100,431 (including service allowance)   plus 15.4% superannuation  plus attractive shift work allowance of approximately 37%
Contact	Recruitment   Email: careers@asio.gov.au  Phone: 02 6263 7888
Closing date and time	Monday 6 January 2025 at 5:00pm AEDT

The Organisation 

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. 

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. 

The opportunity 

ASIO is seeking people who want a career that makes a difference to join the mission as Security Supervisor within the Security Force team. This position is more than your typical security guarding role; ASIO’s Security Force are responsible for protecting ASIO its people and its information. 

We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong history of providing security services who are progress their career in security.  

Most positions work a regular shift work arrangement covering a mix of day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts. Full time shift work positions attract a salary loading, with rosters providing a regular pattern of work that allows members to balance their work with other priorities.  

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. 

Role responsibilities  

Working under the direction of the Assistant Director Security Force (AD/SF), Security Supervisors support Security Officers in the provision of physical and administrative security services to ASIO. Security Supervisors respond to emergency situations, suspicious incidents and threats to ASIO premises for the protections of our staff information and assets.  

Security Supervisors perform the following functions: 

• Lead a Security Force (SF) shift in compliance with ASIO policy and procedures, values and local standard operating procedures.  
• Assist AD/SF to ensure systems are in place that provide a safe work environment for SF staff.  
• Facilitate and provide a shift environment that encourages, motivates and promotes professionalism, accountability and ethical behaviour amongst SF staff. 
• Provide a supportive work environment for SF staff by identifying opportunities for growth and development. 
• Provide shift briefings and encouraging participation and discussion. 
• Review and challenge existing operational practices and approaches and make suggestions for improvement. 
• Assist AD/SF to review, exercise, and practice incident response.   
• Build and maintain productive working relationships between SF and internal and external stakeholders, including AFP Protective Services. 
• Ensure the efficient use of resources and management of the roster to ensure critical SF shift functions to maintain the safety and security of staff and the facility. 
• Train, coach and mentor SF staff. 
• Draft and deliver quality reports on issues and incidents. 
• As the end user of the security system, provide advice and input to AD/Security Systems to enhance the monitoring and response capability of the security system. 
• Review and update security policy and procedure. 

Security Supervisors must be willing and able to perform the duties of the Security Officers they supervise, mentor and train, including: 

• Operate and monitor security alarm systems and closed circuit television systems. 
• Manage and escort visitors to ASIO facilities including high office holders and dignitaries. 
• Answer telephone calls from members of the public. 
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies such as fire alarms and medical incidents (including providing first aid). 
• Promote positive working relationships with police and emergency services. 
• Conduct carried item searches of visitors and staff. 
• Inspect items, including mail entering ASIO facilities. 
• Respond to telephone, email and in person inquiries from staff and visitors. 
• Provide advice as it relates to physical and administrative security. 
• Provide accurate and timely reports on matters impacting the organisation’s security. 
• Promote a positive security culture by enforcing organisational policy. 

What you will bring 

We invite applications from people with the following attributes: 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a shift and foster a supportive team environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise competing tasks and resources.  
• Demonstrated skills and experience in security management.  
• Sound knowledge of Australian Government protective security and its application to ASIO. 
• Demonstrated experience operating in a high security environment. 
• Ability to build networks and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present security briefings to staff. 
• An understanding of, and ability to operate security systems. 

What we offer you  

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: 

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. 
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%. 
• A variety of leave options, including 4 weeks annual leave and additional annual leave for 24/7 shift workers. 
• For shift workers, an attractive shift roster to assist you to maintain your work-life balance and shift penalties. 
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are not available.)  
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. 
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. 
• Mentoring opportunities. 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Eligibility  

To be eligible for the role, you must be:  

• An Australian citizen. 
• Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. 

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable adjustments 

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. 

We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need. 

Location 

These positions are located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate. 

How to apply 

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: 

A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. 

A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken. 

Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager. 

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages.  

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. 

Closing date and time 

Monday 6 January 2025, 5:00pm AEDT 

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.  

Employment conditions 

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available. 

The quoted shift work allowance on page 2 of this document is subject to change. 

Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) 

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO’s inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status. 

The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO’s commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO’s Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion. 

Enquiries 

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6263 7888. 

More information 

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.