Role Description for Principal Advisor, Security

Program Delivery and Division Infrastructure Management and Delivery

Branch
Operations
Location Gold Coast Closing date Friday, 28 April 2017 Vacancy ref QLD/238868/17
Classification AO7 Salary per fortnight $3,965.70 - $4,252.20 Contact Tim Bell
Temporary
Basis of employment Full-Time until 30 April Salary per annum $103,462 - $110,936 Telephone 0425 832 111
2018
Special Conditions:
This role will require regional (or intra-state) travel.
The incumbent may be required to work outside of business hours, including weekends and public holidays.
Applications for this role will remain current for 12 months.
Successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal history check.
The incumbent will be required to contribute to a departmental response to a disruptive event.
Any employees in the Priority Transfer Process who apply will be assessed on the basis of suitability.
Applications may be considered for recurring vacancies for identical or similar positions in accordance with the Recruitment and
Selection Directive 15/13.

We are seeking a high performing and innovative Principal Advisor, Security to contribute to our
vision: Connecting Queensland - delivering transport for prosperity.

Queenslands Public Service

Our vision is to be a government of the 21st century; one government that is connected and working together to deliver smarter,
simpler outcomes that are responsive to the needs of Queenslanders now and for the future. We will create opportunities in
partnerships that are all about positive outcomes rather than just service delivery and regulation.
Our goal is to be the most responsive and respected public service in the nation. We will be more effective, deliver value for money
and ultimately achieve better outcomes for Queenslanders. Queenslands public service has five organisational values that will
support this goal.

Customers first Ideas into action Unleash potential Be courageous Empower people

Your opportunity
The 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) will be held during April 2018 at 18 competition venues situated in the Gold Coast,
Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns. Tourism on the Gold Coast will rise significantly during the Games with the events expected to
attract 1.5 million ticketed spectators, 3000 accredited media, 6500 athletes, 1000 technical officials and a significant workforce.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads will provide a public domain transport system that ensures the safe, efficient and
convenient movement of athletes, spectators, and all those involved in administering, managing and reporting on events.
Delivering a successful transport operation is a significant task that requires careful planning and investment to ensure we keep
the Gold Coast and our event cities moving.
In the role of Principal Advisor you will contribute towards a secure, safe and resilient transport system for the GC2018
Commonwealth Games, through providing transport security assurance, analysis of issues and development of a range of
recommendations which enhance counter-terrorism and transport security outcomes for the transport network.
You will participate in the design, development, delivery and implementation of policy, intervention strategies and plans to address
transport security related issues and enhance the security preparedness of GC2018 transport operations. You will support the key
priorities of Transport Network Security and Resilience (TNSR) and the GC2018 program, GOLDOC and Queensland
Government.
Accountabilities include:
Lead the Transport Security (Counter-Terrorism) assurance program for GC2018 and provide high level security and
counter-terrorism advice to ensure effective implementation of the TNSR work program outcomes into the public domain
transport delivery task to GC2018.
Provide advice on alignment of emerging GC2018 safety and security procedures, systems and C3 frameworks with
business as usual TMR practice and State Disaster Management processes.
Consult, liaise, negotiate and maintain effective relationships with Queensland Police Services, GOLDOC, Commonwealth,
State and Local Government to coordinate GC2018 security outcomes. Identification and documentation of strategic and

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operational level risk to the Commonwealth Games transport delivery task and manage the risk by coordinating and
overseeing the implementation of risk mitigation strategies through:
o Conducting security risk assessments utilising approved intelligence led, risk-based methodologies.
o Applying an intelligence led, risk based approach to security and counter-terrorism strategy in support of the
Departments security objectives.
o Monitoring business flows and policies to ensure that risks are appropriate, assigned to relevant risk owners and
that the implementation of risk mitigation strategies are delivered and quality checked in a timely manner.
Manage assigned projects and tasks to ensure quality outputs are delivered in a predetermined time-frame, in accordance
with the approved scope, performance indicators and quality standards.
Draft complex correspondence such as ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, security risk assessments and
policy/research papers.
Develop business, operational and program and project plans and refine guidelines and security policies to reflect security
provisions in the Transport Operations Plans and to support the transport security assurance of the delivery of the
Commonwealth Games transport task.
Develop and deliver the security training plan for workforce at key Games transport locations.

This role reports to the Manager, Intelligence, Risk and Strategy (Transport Security).

Working at Transport and Main Roads

Transport and Main Roads actively encourages teamwork and innovation. You will work for an organisation which offers a variety of
statewide work opportunities; a safe, healthy and secure workplace; professional development; and flexible work and lifestyle
options.

Is this role for you?

The information in this section outlines the basis of assessment of your suitability for the organisation and the role.

Mandatory requirements:
Current holder of a Class C drivers licence.

Desirable requirements:
Application of legislation, standards and exercise management experience will be highly regarded.
The position may be required to deal with sensitive information. Demonstrated experience in managing confidential
information in a complex security environment is highly desirable.
Security risk management knowledge and experience in the delivery of transport operations would be highly regarded.

Role/Occupational Capabilities:
Applies specialist knowledge and skills Able to evidence knowledge in their specialist and/or functional area.
Manages internal and external stakeholders - Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external
stakeholders. Communicates in a way that is appropriate for the situation, and that promotes trust, respect and integrity.
Understands different and competing views, and synthesises stakeholder information to inform approach. Manages conflict
and negotiates outcomes without compromising relationships, managing challenging stakeholders with diplomacy and tact.
Models professional and ethical behaviour Acts in accordance with the Queensland Public Service legislative framework
and Code of Conduct. Models ethical behaviour and consistently applies those ethical standards to self and others. Is
consistent in word and actions.
Displays courage in the provision of advice Provides advice and makes decisions that are rigorously considered and
supported by a clear rationale. Uses analysis, experience and judgement to make informed decisions.
Focuses on performance Seeks clarity of tasks, asks questions and knows what is expected of them. Energetically
approaches challenges. Sets priorities and organises self to meet deadlines. Reports progress and any potential delays or
issues which may impact others.
Understands how their work aligns to organisational objectives Conveys the vision for their area in a compelling way.
Able to describe how their work, and the work of their team, contributes to organisational objectives. Considers wider
organisational objectives when making decisions and going about their work.

Your application

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

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Your CV or resume (maximum five pages)
A cover letter (maximum of two pages) outlining your knowledge, skills and experience for each of the capabilities listed
under Is this role for you.

Submit your application:

- Applying online through the SmartJobs and Careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au is the preferred means to submit an
application. To do this, access the apply online facility on the Smart Jobs and Careers website. You will need to create a My
SmartJob account before submitting your online application.
- By applying online you can track your application through the process, maintain your personal details through registration and
withdraw your application if required.
- If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed should be directed to the contact officer on the role
description.
- If you do not have internet access and are unable to submit your application online please contact Applications Processing
Team on (07) 3021 5465 or (07) 3021 5450, between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, to enquire about alternative
arrangements.
- Late applications cannot be submitted via the Smart Jobs and Careers website, so please allow enough time before the
closing date to submit your application. If approval has been granted by the Selection Panel for a late application to be
considered, please contact the Applications Processing Team on the numbers above to arrange.
- Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.

Additional information
For more details about our organisation visit our website www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us.
Employees may be required to work in any other location as determined by business needs.
You may be requested to undergo employment screening (for example a criminal history check) as part of our selection process.
For more information about the role, its priorities and the organisational context please refer to the contact listed at the top of the
role description.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to the Queensland Public Service applicants must provide proof of Australian
citizenship or permanent residency. To be eligible for temporary appointment applicants must provide proof that they can
legally work in Australia.
In accordance with Section 52(3) of the Public Service Act 2008 and Section 687(3) of the Industrial Relations Act 1999 and
Public Service Commission Directive Early Retirement, Redundancy and Retrenchment, financial penalties apply for
severance benefit recipients who are re-employed by a Queensland Government entity, for greater than twenty days, within
the period covered by the severance benefit.
Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) recipients are not eligible for re-employment by a Queensland Government entity for a
period of three years from the date of termination in accordance with the VSP Deed. Applicants who have been paid an early
retirement, redundancy, retrenchment, severance benefit or VSP payment from a Queensland Government entity within the
applicable periods are required to indicate this in the application form.
Probationary periods apply to successful applicants external to the public sector.
A non-smoking policy is effective in Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
All role descriptions and selection processes are required to be aligned with Queensland Government, Workforce Capability
Success Profiles. For more information about the capabilities relating to Success Profiles, visit http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/

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