Part 2 Overview

Building and Security Division

The Building and Security Division comprises the Building Services Branch, Capital Works Branch and Security Branch. The division provides ongoing maintenance services for the building and landscape, in addition to security operations and project delivery services to support the Parliament.

The Australian Parliament House complex occupies a 35-hectare site, comprises approximately 4,700 rooms across four levels, and has a total floor area of more than 267,000 square metres. The building contains more than 100,000 maintainable assets, including plant, fixtures, fittings, furniture and operating equipment, all of which are maintained by the division.

Building Services Branch

The Building Services Branch is responsible for: building maintenance and logistics, landscape services, building information and building maintenance contracts, furniture, strategic accommodation and office fit-outs, and strategic asset management.

The branch is made up of three sections which report to the Assistant Secretary:

  • Building Information and Contracts
  • Building Strategy and Services, and
  • Maintenance Services.

Security Branch

The Security Branch is responsible for the provision of security services, including daily operational security, policy management, building security, parking services, visitor access, security risk management, departmental security vetting, internal security training, and emergency management. The Security Branch works in partnership with the Australian Federal Police to ensure the safety and security of Parliament House occupants and visitors.

The branch is made up of three sections which report to the Assistant Secretary:

  • Security Operations (responsible for the Parliamentary Security Service),
  • Security Systems, and
  • Security Policy and Governance.

Capital Works Branch

The Capital Works Branch is responsible for delivering building infrastructure projects that enable Parliament House to function effectively as a safe and accessible building, and facilitates the Australian Parliament House Security Upgrade—Implementation Plan.

The branch is made up of two sections, which report to the Assistant Secretary:

  • Project Coordination, and
  • Program Delivery.