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Principal Advisor (Security & Counter-Terrorism)
Prepare Prevent & Protect Group; Security & Counter-Terrorism Command; Specialist Operations; Brisbane City
The Security and Capability Development Unit develops advice, maintains, and implements Security and Counter-Terrorism policies, programs and projects at the organisational, state and national level on behalf of the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Government.
Job details
Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type | Full-time |
Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
Classification | AO7 |
Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
Job ad reference | QLD/647552/25 |
Closing date | 21-Jul-2025 |
Job duration | until 22 June 2026 with possibility of extension |
Contact person | Claire Ready |
Contact details | Phone: 3364 8151 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of security and counter-terrorism arrangements, strategies, programs, projects and frameworks for the QPS and Queensland Government, at organisational, state and national levels.
- Develop and provide high-level advice to internal and external stakeholders, including the QPS Executive Leadership Team and Queensland Government agencies regarding security, counter-terrorism and national security matters.
- Research issues, identify and manage, and report on challenges associated with implementation of security and counter-terrorism strategies, arrangements and frameworks, at organisational, state and national levels.
- Manage the provision of administrative and secretariat support to security and counter-terrorism related governance structures, committees and working groups as required.
- Liaise, consult and negotiate with other departmental and external stakeholder agencies on security and counter-terrorism issues.
- Research, develop, review, and deliver presentations, exercises and training to internal and external forums to enhance protective security awareness and counter-terrorism preparedness for stakeholders.
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of internal and external forums and meetings as required.
- Perform functional support duties within the State Police Operations Centre, or other structures established for management and response to security and counter-terrorism incidents, or other emergencies as required.
- Manage national security classified information systems and documentation for the QPS including the provision of information, advice and system connectivity for the QPS Senior Executive.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- This position requires Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or higher.
- Citizenship: This position requires Australian citizenship.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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