The Prospect

The Assistant Director, Physical Security Practitioner is a key leadership role within the Branch Leadership Team, responsible for delivering the Agency's physical security program and ensuring compliance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Working under broad direction from the Director, the successful candidate will provide expert advice on physical security and protective security risk management, while leading staff, managing stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a high level of judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex security risks across diverse operational environments.

As a leader, you will contribute to branch performance by overseeing security programs, managing resources, and fostering a positive, team-oriented and high-performing team culture. You will engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, security service providers, law enforcement agencies,



emergency services and industry specialists.

In this role, you will:

lead the identification, assessment and management of physical security risks across Agency facilities, assets and operations
develop, implement and monitor physical security strategies, plans and procedures to ensure compliance with the PSPF and security best practice
support the Director in coordinating security reviews, audits and assessments and provide recommendations to strengthen security outcomes
prepare high-quality reports, briefings and advice for senior executives, security committees and governance forums
ensure a safe and secure workplace for employees, contractors, visitors and Agency assets
manage access control systems, security zoning requirements and physical security measures for Agency sites

monitor security performance, identify emerging

📌 Assistant Director, Physical Security, Business Operations Support Canberra
🏢 National Indigenous Australians Agency
📍 Canberra