About the Department of Home Affairs The Department of Home Affairs supports a prosperous, secure and united Australia through the management of a range of functions including responsibility for Australia's migration and citizenship programs, cyber security policy, the protection of critical infrastructure, countering terrorism, and countering foreign interference and espionage. In addition, it is responsible for strengthening multiculturalism and democratic resilience, and facilitating legitimate trade and travel while maintaining the integrity of the Australian border. Home Affairs seeks to create an environment to ensure our staff can perform to their full potential. As a department we are focused on demonstrating exemplary leadership, progressing our game-changing agenda and ensuring collaboration is at the core of what we do. Our leaders must epitomise excellence, set high standards and inspire and invest in our people to ensure that we are well positioned to continue delivering for the community into the future. Our work is underpinned by our partnerships with government, international and industry partners. Contribute to building a prosperous, unified and safe Australia - work in a challenging but rewarding role that touches many parts of Australian life. Our Senior Executive Service Our SES leaders are transparent, accountable, and highly-skilled communicators who contribute to and lead the strategic priorities and objectives of the organisation. We work as a team to solve some of the most challenging problems facing Australia. We deliver high quality impartial advice and work with domestic and international counterparts in federal, state and territory governments, and industry, to deliver for Australia and its national interests. We are an organisation who puts our people at the centre of our thinking. We are driving an exciting transformation for our Department to support our people, and enable us to deliver on our vision that will build our nation and secure our future. Our SES are role models of behaviours consistent with the APS Values and Code of Conduct , the Secretaries' Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE) and our organisational values of excellence, integrity, openness and collaboration. We want leaders who prioritise their people, who are resilient and collaborative, who can think creatively and deliver results in a large, complex and fast-paced environment. If that describes you, we would love to hear from you. About the Role The National Security Group (NSG) brings together critical infrastructure and transport security policy, regulation and partnerships, background checking under the AusCheck scheme, strengthening our national resilience, protective security policy, cyber security and technology security policy, countering foreign interference policy and partnerships, countering terrorism and violent extremism, criminal justice and law enforcement policy. Within National Security Group there are two specific Groups: Critical Infrastructure and Protective Security (CIPS) Group which has responsibility for bringing together critical infrastructure and transport security policy, regulation and partnerships, background checking under the AusCheck scheme, strengthening our national resilience, protective security policy and protective security for parliamentarians and high office holders. Law Enforcement and Domestic Security (LEDS) Group which has responsibility for cyber security and technology security policy, countering foreign interference policy and partnerships, countering terrorism and violent extremism, criminal justice and law enforcement policy. This process is to fill current and future vacancies. An order of merit will be established. The key duties of the position include Developing and implementing strategic national security policies that align with ministerial objectives and departmental outcomes. Overseeing the delivery of key initiatives, including providing evidence and risk-based advice to other senior leaders and the ministers' offices, on emerging and pervasive threats and challenges as well as viable options to address them. Proactively managing complex and sensitive issues and ambiguity and acting as a key escalation point for technical or service delivery matters. Overseeing and enabling the high-performance of a Branch or comparable business unit, including meeting key performance metrics within set budgets and timelines. Proactively managing shifting workforce and capability requirements by implementing strategies for attracting and retaining talent, fostering a supportive work environment, and providing professional development opportunities. Fostering innovation and contemporary approaches to business service delivery by empowering staff to consider improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Leveraging your established networks and nurturing new relationships to collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and community organisations. Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, and maintaining transparency and accountability in all policy decisions and actions. Demonstrating advanced crisis management skills, with the ability to lead effectively during times of public scrutiny and rapidly evolving challenges. Providing support across the Department's SES and broader Australian Public Service to achieve outcomes and contribute to maintaining public trust in Australia's critical democratic institutions. Actively contributing to and promoting a positive culture of inclusion and respect within the Department. For general responsibilities, core capabilities and further information about the role please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.
