can you do a cover letter for the following job advertisement Senior Security Risk Specialist
Position Detail			
Reports To	Security and Resilience Head	Group	Safety and Security 
Classification	ASA 7A	Location	Brisbane 
Reports – Direct
Total 	NIL		

Organisational Environment
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11 % of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. 

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country – from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground. 

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism. 

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry
Primary Purpose of Position
As the Senior Security Risk Specialist based in Brisbane you will provide security advice, including project management services for Airservices’ assets and sites; conduct security risk and threat assessments; provide support and advice in relation to security incidents; contribute to the maintenance of the Transport Security Program and assist with the development of Airservices’ compliance with the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework. You will form an integral part of the Security team responsible for engaging with external security and infrastructure professionals and be a part of a high-performing and accountable team maintaining Airservices’ record of Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk and Compliance excellence.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Security and Resilience Head, you will: 
•	advise and implement security arrangements for Airservices 
•	provide security threat and risk assessments 
•	ensure Airservices maintains compliance with the Transport Security Program 
•	participate in certification and accreditation of security zones in accordance with government requirements 
•	assist with the development strategies to ensure successful implementation of the Protective Security Policy Framework 


•	provide security representation on project teams and engage with internal and external security stakeholders, including security contractors and facilities design teams 
•	provide security advice and support to the national Facilities Security Officer network
•	assist with or conduct investigations of security incidents and/or code of conduct issues 
•	provide expert advice to infrastructure project teams in relation to security requirements, including the production and/or review of security design briefs, in line with the standards defined in Australian Government physical security requirements documents.
People
•	Maintain an effective working relationship with other Airservices staff to ensure that there is effective coordination of all activities in support of organisational objectives.
•	Provide support to Airservices security staff, including Facilities Security Officers, and security contract advisors and external security consultants.
•	Maintain and enhance relationships with key internal and external stakeholders concerned with aviation security and critical infrastructure resilience, and if required, represent Airservices Security Unit at industry and government meetings, forums and exercises.
Compliance, Systems and Reporting
•	Contribute to enterprise governance systems and policies, including Safety, Environmental, WHS, Risk and Compliance.
•	Use project management principles and methods to ensure effective and efficient delivery of security project outcomes.
Safety
•	Demonstrate safety behaviours consistent with enterprise strategies.
•	Contribute to the safe provision of air navigation services through safe asset management and use practices and safe people processes.
Key Performance Indicators
Efficient, Effective and Accountable
•	Ensure compliance of internal and external reporting requirements.
•	Ensure compliance with PSPF, other Government policy and aviation security regulations. 
•	Ensure site security risk assessments delivered.
•	Develop and maintain security guidance and documentation as required.
•	Deliver accurate, timely and considered security advice to infrastructure projects to ensure protective security measures are sufficient to mitigate identified risks.
•	Maintain detailed project management documentation to plan for, progress and achieve security deliverables.
•	Complete effective assurance activities against the Security Framework that provides insight into current control effectiveness.
•	Identify and deliver process improvement.





Key Relationships
As the Senior Security Risk Specialist – Certification and Accreditation - within the Security Unit you are expected to maintain relationships with: 
•	External government agencies
•	Facilities Security Officers
•	Service line managers 
•	Law enforcement and intelligence agencies
•	Project teams and boards
•	Industry security participants (airports / airlines / industry bodies).
Skills, Competencies and Qualifications
You will be required to possess:
•	Demonstrable experience in the Certification and Accreditation process of security zones that comply with the PSPF and other relevant government policy.
•	Strong influencing, stakeholder management experience.
•	Certificate IV in Security Risk Management or equivalent. 
•	Experience (at least 5 years) delivering outcomes in protective security projects, including major infrastructure projects or a Certificate IV in Project Management.
•	Experience in security investigations. Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or equivalent (Desirable) 
•	Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a security operations and risk management role, with a proven track record in the delivery of protective security services, especially in an aviation, critical infrastructure, project management or government context. 
•	Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. 
•	Advanced competency skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365).
•	Delivery of Australian Government security awareness programs.
•	A minimum national Security Clearance of Negative Vetting Level 1.
Performance Standards and Behaviours
As a member of Airservices, you will consistently demonstrate performance standards and behaviours that meet our Code of Conduct.  This includes:
•	Treating everyone with dignity, respect and courtesy
•	Acting with honesty and integrity
•	Acting ethically and with care and diligence
•	Complying with all Airservices’ policies and procedures, and applicable Australian laws
•	Disclosing and taking reasonable steps to avoid any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest
•	Behaving in a way that upholds our vision, mission and values, and promotes the good reputation of Airservices.