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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
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
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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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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