About the Department
A great education for every child and young person, so they can thrive now, and in the future, for a fairer, smarter and more prosperous state. Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.
About the Division
The Security and Emergency Management Division's purpose is to lead security and emergency management functions for the Department and lead and support educational communities to be physically and psychologically safe through the provision of expert advice and support services.
About the Unit
The Security Unit operates the department's 24/7 Incident Support and Operations Centre responding to alarm and CCTV activations in schools and actioning work orders for the installation and maintenance of the alarm system.
About the role
As a Security Advisor you will provide timely safety & security advice to all Departmental corporate and educational facilities and contribute to the ongoing development of the Department's security risk framework and its application. You will identify safety & security risks and appropriate mitigating strategies that understand the unique position that our educational facilities have within our metropolitan and regional communities.
The role may be required to work shift work and be available outside of business hours to support the department and whole of government emergency management operations. This is anticipated to occur infrequently at times of significant emergencies.
Key Duties
- Engage with relevant stakeholders
- Identify expectations and concerns
- Develop a clear understanding of the issues that our educational facilities have
- Ensure strong and effective emergency management and evacuation procedures are in place for central and regional corporate offices
- Work closely with the Shared Services Provider, the Business Continuity team and security services providers to ensure appropriate plans and process are in place across all corporate offices
- Provide expert advice on personal safety and situational awareness as well as training to principals and senior school leaders.
Requirements
- The position will involve regular travel within Victoria.
- Essential: Current Working with Children Check
- Essential: Victorian Driver's License
- Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification and/or Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management or equivalent
Why Work With the Department of Education?
- Meaningful work that actually makes a difference.
- Hybrid working arrangements available subject to operational requirements.
- Periodic pay increases as set out in the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
- Career progression opportunities
- The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
- Employee Wellbeing Support Services available to all department staff
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV, cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages), and a short statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Paul Mitchell, Senior Security Advisor on 0421 730 979.
Further Information
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 4 September 2025.