APS6 Specialist Training Officer (Protective Security)

Allygroup is seeking a Design, Develop and Deliver Security Training Specialist (APS6 equivalent) to join a high-profile federal government agency for an initial 12-month labour-hire arrangement, with the possibility of an extra 12-month extension.

Candidates must be located in Canberra, available on a full-time basis, and hold a minimum of an NV1 security clearance. 

Our ideal candidates:

  • Holds qualification and/or demonstrated experience in training and assessment.

  • Has previous experience in Protective Security.

  • Has experience or knowledge of the overseas security environment.

Key duties include:

  • Deliver presentations and facilitate training sessions for staff and external agencies.

  • Develop innovative, relevant, diversity-enabled, and culturally sensitive learning solutions for officers, including designing and developing associated training, support, and instructional materials.

  • Design and deliver training using various modalities such as face-to-face, virtual, eLearning, or blended learning options, as required and practical.

  • Continually analyse and review training curricula to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

  • Develop training strategies and produce outcome briefs and other high-level briefs for the Executive.

  • Identify security training and capability gaps, and determine strategies to reduce these through continual monitoring and refining of training to build and enhance security capability.

  • Oversee the scheduling of security training and prioritize the enrollment of course participants.

  • Interpret, apply, and enact security policies and procedures, and educate others on these aspects.

  • Review and modify security training content to ensure it addresses emerging security risks, remains current with the security framework, uses adult learning principles, and considers the diverse staffing profile.

  • Liaise and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to understand and refine security training needs.

  • Manage administrative support tasks related to training attendance and other training administrative duties.

  • Assist with the development and management of the Diplomatic Security Officer Development Program.

  • Deliver innovative approaches to building capability across the network to meet future demands.

  • Prepare briefing materials and policy guidance to inform and guide the department and its personnel.

  • Perform other ad-hoc duties as directed by senior management.

What you need to do now

To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au

Applications for this position close at COB on Friday, 9 May 2025. However, applications submitted after this date will be considered for similar roles in the future.