Protective Security Program Manager

Administrative Review Tribunal – Darwin NT Join our team as a Protective Security Program Manager This exciting, new role within the Property and Security team at The Administrative Review Tribunal can be located in either Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. This position is non‑ongoing for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Remuneration The annual salary range for the position is EL1 $117,665 – $138,493 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%. About the opportunity The Tribunal is seeking an experienced security practitioner to commence an important and substantial program of work within the Tribunal’s Property and Security section. The EL1 Protective Security Program Manager will operate with considerable independence and is accountable to perform and achieve integrated protective‑security governance and administration outcomes within a small, but capable, security workforce. Specifically, the Protective Security Program Manager will develop and deliver top‑down outcomes resulting from recent security reviews into a structured, pragmatic program of improvement. The manager will lead the Tribunal through a clear roadmap for achieving protective‑security maturity across governance, personnel, information, physical, and operational domains. Success in this space will mean protective security will continue to be embedded in Tribunal operations every day. About you The successful candidate will require experience in interpreting and using security doctrine, including but not limited to the Protective Security Policy Framework, Information Security Manual or Defence Security Principles Framework. To be successful you will: have the ability to lead engagement with stakeholders across the department and government to leverage expertise and collaborate on security capability uplift solutions have the ability to communicate effectively to translate security intelligence reporting into effective and proportionate security risk settings possess excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and engagement skills prepare, assess, evaluate and endorse protective‑security reports, submissions, briefings and discussion papers contribute to broader security capability programs that deliver security training, communication and engagement to uplift security maturity, resilience and culture drive a positive workplace culture and lead and empower staff to deliver program outcomes and build capability and development The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about a role in protective security in government and is committed to protecting Australian Government resources is a confident security practitioner with strong influencing ability and a willingness to work with stakeholders to address complex issues and maintain productive working relationships has a demonstrated ability to interpret policy, develop and deliver solutions to complex problems and be able to prioritise work, manage time and deadlines and work proactively and autonomously with limited direction demonstrates an understanding of security risk management, the ability to engage with risk and confidently make security risk decisions based on all available information demonstrates behaviours expected of Tribunal employees and cultural expectations the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting level 1 security clearance The Tribunal requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and complete a health declaration Academic qualification (degree, postgraduate) and/or aligned qualifications More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is linked below and available on our Career Opportunities page. About the Tribunal The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws. We believe in providing our employees with a work environment that is supportive and rewarding. Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff. You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website. What we offer We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our great incentives include flexible working options, including remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4% salary packaging options access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance and options to purchase leave Employee Assistance Program for you and your family positive and inclusive culture How to apply To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the Career Opportunities page. Please click on the job title you are applying for, click apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions on the online application. Please do not apply via SEEK Apply portal. Please submit a CV (e.g. of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how your experience matches the capabilities and experience of the role, referring to the Position Description. Applications close: Monday, 1 December 2025 by 11:45pm (AEDT) Contact Name: Talent Management team Tel: 8*** Email: ***********@art.gov.au Please contact the Talent team on 5*** or ***********@art.gov.au should you require assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. Please note a merit list/pool may be created to fill future like vacancies. Suitable candidates on this merit list/pool may be contacted in relation to identical or similar non‑ongoing and ongoing roles in the Tribunal, or the broader APS, within 18 months from the original advertised date in gazettal. Equal Opportunities The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview. RecruitAbility RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Job Safety Notice Be careful – Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. 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