Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: PoV4
Occupation: Security
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/24082026
Security Adviser
The Department of Parliamentary Services
The Security Services team manages protective security across the Parliamentary Precinct and Electorate Offices throughout Victoria. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Security Adviser to help deliver professional security services, provide expert security advice, manage incidents and risks, and contribute to the safety of Members of Parliament, staff and visitors.
About the role
As a Security Adviser, you will manage a portfolio of Electorate Offices across Victoria and provide professional security advice to Members of Parliament and electorate staff. You will conduct security risk assessments, coordinate security improvements, support incident management, and contribute to security operations within Parliament House. The role provides a unique opportunity to work across both strategic and operational security activities in a complex and dynamic environment.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
You are a security professional with strong risk management and stakeholder engagement skills. You are comfortable working autonomously, responding to operational issues, and providing practical advice in a sensitive and fast-paced environment. Experience in protective security operations, including security risk management, incident response and physical security.
Qualifications
The Recruitment Process
Applications close on 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm, and applicants may be contacted before the advertisement closes.
About the Department of Parliamentary Services
The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional, and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.
Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.
Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.
Why work for us?
We offer a unique workplace that sits at the heart of Victorian democracy. You will work in a historic precinct with modern technology, contributing to an institution that values integrity, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email [email protected]
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The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.