APS Level 6 Technical Security Officer

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Technical Security Officer in Canberra. This role involves conducting vulnerability inspections and addressing technical threats to DFAT’s global network. Candidates should have qualifications in trade, engineering, electronics, radio frequency communications, or science, and must be willing to travel extensively and obtain a Positive Vetting clearance. Ongoing training and professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in trade, engineering, electronics, radio frequency communications or science.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting clearance.
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability inspections.
• Counter technical threats against DFAT’s global network.
• Participate in continuous professional development.

Job description

Role Overview

DFAT is looking for curious problem‑solvers with trade, engineering, electronics, radio frequency communications or science qualifications to undertake technical security roles.

Key Responsibilities

As a Technical Security Officer working in the Technical Security, Safehand and Diplomatic Mail Section (TSS) the department will invest in your training and continuous professional development to equip you with the skills to conduct vulnerability inspections and counter technical threats against DFAT’s global network.

Qualifications and Requirements

Extensive travel is required and you will need to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting clearance.