The Queensland Parliamentary Service is recruiting a strategic leader for the role of Sergeant-at-Arms and Head of Security. This key position ensures the safety of Members of Parliament, staff, and visitors across the precinct and 97 Electorate offices, while also fulfilling ceremonial duties. Responsibilities include delivering emergency advice, managing security training, responding to incidents, and leading cultural change. Required skills include leadership, stakeholder management, crisis response, and operational planning. This is a unique opportunity to support the integrity and security of Queensland’s Parliament.

Job details

Queensland Parliamentary Service is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join the Parliamentary Service as the Sergeant-at-Arms and Head of Security. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Members of Parliament, staff, and visitors across the Parliamentary precinct and 97 Electorate offices statewide along with the ceremonial duties required within parliament as the Sergeant-at-Arms and Head of Security. You will drive cultural and organisational change, lead critical security initiatives, and uphold ceremonial traditions within the Parliament.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic safety and emergency advice to Members of Parliament, their staff, and Queensland Parliamentary Service employees.
• Liaise and build strong inter-agency relationships, including the Queensland Police Service.
• Manage training programs for emergency and security procedures across precinct and Electorate offices.
• Respond to major incidents, assess escalation requirements, and deliver expert support.
• Perform ceremonial duties associated with the role of Sergeant-at-Arms.
• Provide expert advice and lead cultural and organisational change aligned with the Queensland Parliamentary Services values.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams, and a variety of stakeholders.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for effective liaison, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Expertise in security risk assessment, crisis management, and co-ordinating inter-agency responses.
• Proven ability to design and implement operational procedures that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making capabilities.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, security, and integrity of Queensland's Parliamentary Service.

For more information on the ceremonial elements of the Sergeant-in-Arms role please look at the Queensland Parliamentary Services Website Information on Parliament | Queensland Parliament and watch a You-Tube video about the Sergeant-at-Arms role  Sergeant-at-Arms - People of Parliament

How to apply:

Applicants are required to submit the following through the SmartJobs website:

• A current resume.
• A suitability statement, no more than two (2) pages outlining your suitability for the role against the role requirements outlined in the role description.

Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the Role Description and Application Information Package available on SmartJobs, along with the details regarding the ceremonial aspects of the Sergeant-at-Arms role.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications may be considered for up to 12 months after the closing date for similar roles with the same title and classification, though location and attendance (full or part-time) may vary.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Information Package_Precinct Roles (PDF, 441KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Role Description_Sergeant-at-Arms and Head of Security (PDF, 732KB)
  Role Description