Program Manager - Protective Security - Security and Emergency Management - 977997

The Team

Security & Emergency Management is a team in the Organisational Safety & Wellbeing business unit in the People & Culture portfolio (P&C). We provide agency-wide advice and systems for:

• Emergency Management 
• Business Continuity
• Protective Security

About the Role

To provide strategic support and advice for departmental protective security to enhance the security and emergency management system and organisational capabilities.

We are offering

• ASAP until 27 Feburary 2026 
• full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

• Relevant tertiary qualification or related course work e.g Diploma in Government Security (or equivalent), Certificate IV in Security Risk Management (or equivalent),
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance, or ability to acquire such.
• Current, unrestricted driver licence

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Neil Chappell
Title: Program Manager - Protective Security
Phone: 0499 687 408
Email: neil.chappell@decyp.tas