Chief Superintendent, Protective Security - NSW Sheriff's Office

• Sydney CBD
• Temporary Full-Time (35 HPW)
• Base salary ($133,211 - $137,178), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Chief Superintendent – Protective Security oversees the daily operations of the Security Risk Unit within the Security, Intelligence, and Risk Command at the NSW Sheriff’s Office.

Reporting to the Commander, this role ensures team members perform efficiently and effectively, develops relationships with external law enforcement and regulatory agencies, collaborates with the judiciary and court users on intelligence and risk management strategies, and liaises with Regional Commanders on high-risk or sensitive security matters.

What you’ll do

As the Chief Superintendent your focus in the role is to ensure smooth and effective operations within the Security Risk Unit by working closely with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, collaborating with judges and court staff on intelligence and risk strategies, and addressing high-risk security issues with Regional Commanders. 

You will also…

• Provide operational and protective security advice in relation to courts & tribunals. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Security Risk Unit, including supervising a team of Superintendent – Security Coordinators.
• Review completed security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security audits of court & tribunal locations as required.
• Conduct investigations following critical security incidents that occur within courts and provide advice and recommendations.
• Conduct Jury investigations following breaches of the Jury Act 1997, including the interviewing of witnesses, preparation of witness statements, reports, and briefs of evidence.
• Develop or review security related policies and procedures which contribute to the safety and security of the court environment.
• Develop operational procedures and plans for specific and high security court matters as they arise.
• Provide security briefings and presentations to Courts and Tribunal staff and deliver guidance and training where required.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of contemporary physical security and risk management methodologies so as to keep abreast of any developments affecting court operations.
• Consult, communicate and liaise at a high – level with Judicial Officers and senior executive members from a range of law enforcement and stakeholder agencies.

What we’re looking for

• Operational Management: Supervising the Security Risk Unit and managing day-to-day operations.
• Risk Assessment and Investigation: Conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, security audits, and investigations following security incidents.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Creating and reviewing security policies and procedures and developing operational plans for high-security matters.
• Communication and Training: Providing security briefings, presentations, and training to court staff, and liaising with Judicial Officers and senior executives.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 15 June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Scott Mayer | Deputy Sheriff on 02 8757 1150 or via scott.mayer@justice.nsw.gov.au 

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Paola Pina via paola.pina@dcj.nsw.gov.au 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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