Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1
Branch: Digital Customer Services
Section: ESS Operations
Immediate supervisor: Director of ESS Operations
Duty Statement
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of projects involving electronic and physical security systems. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with organisational standards, governance requirements, and approved budgets.
2. Engage with internal clients, security teams, facilities staff, and external contractors to define project requirements, clarify expectations, and provide regular progress updates. Facilitate effective communication to ensure project outcomes align with operational needs and security objectives.
3. Prepare technical scopes of work, evaluate supplier proposals, and support procurement processes in line with public-sector policies. Manage contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and quality standards throughout project delivery.
4. Schedule and supervise on-site activities, including installation, commissioning, and integration of security infrastructure. Ensure works are conducted safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to business operations.
5. Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, security frameworks (e.g., PSPF, ISM), WHS requirements, and organisational policies. Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
Selection Criteria
1. Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver security-related projects within agreed scope, timeframes, and budgets. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with organisational standards and operational requirements.
2. Demonstrated capability to consult, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with internal clients, technical specialists, contractors, and senior stakeholders. Ability to translate technical information into clear, actionable advice that supports informed decision-making.
3. Experience preparing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, and supporting procurement processes in accordance with public-service policies. Demonstrated ability to oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and quality expectations.
4. Demonstrated experience scheduling and supervising installation, commissioning, and implementation activities. Ability to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with WHS obligations, security frameworks, and organisational procedures.
5. Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Experience maintaining accurate project documentation, reporting progress, and ensuring all works comply with relevant legislation, standards, and governance requirements.
6. Experience contributing to the design, assessment, and improvement of security infrastructure solutions. Ability to evaluate technical options and ensure project outcomes are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with long-term organisational strategies.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
