APS6 Program Adviser - Quality Assurance Office

Australian Office of National Intelligence; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 107 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Australian Office of National Intelligence in Canberra is seeking an APS6 Program Adviser for the Quality Assurance Office. This permanent role supports the delivery of assurance initiatives and insider threat capabilities, contributing to high-quality, transferable security clearances.

You will work with government agencies to audit processes, review security assessment outcomes and provide expert advice across governance, compliance and personnel security.

Qualifications

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration across government.
• The ability to work independently in response to direction and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentations to varied audiences.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Support assurance initiatives to safeguard integrity of Australia's highest-level security clearance.
• Review personnel security assessment outcomes to inform capability uplift.
• Provide expert advice to promote consistent, high-quality and transferable security clearances.
• Engage with government stakeholders to strengthen insider threat prevention and response capabilities.
• Contribute to delivery of projects and training, and governance activities for committees.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Description du poste

APS6 Program Adviser - Quality Assurance Office

Australian Office of National Intelligence – Canberra ACT

$107,275 - $121,732 a year

Permanent

3d ago , from Office of National Intelligence

• Salary range: $107,275 - $121,732 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Employment Status: Ongoing

• Salary range: $107,275 - $121,732 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Employment Status: Ongoing

The Team

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) assures the quality, consistency, and transferability of the highest-level security clearances across the Australian Government and supports the development of insider threat capabilities.

We run a comprehensive audit and compliance program and actively engage with Australian Government agencies to provide high-quality insider threat advice and best-practice guidance. The branch is small and full of passionate and professional people who work hard to help protect our national security interests.

The roles

We are seeking APS6 National Security Program Advisers for two capability streams.

Assurance and Compliance Advice:

• support the delivery of assurance initiatives to safeguard the integrity of Australia's highest-level security clearance
• contribute to the review of personnel security assessment outcomes and processes to inform capability uplift and continuous improvement
• offer expert advice to promote consistent, high-quality and transferable security clearances.

Insider Threat Capability:

• engage with stakeholders across government providing trusted advice and guidance on personnel security and insider threat matters.
• provide expert advice and support to agencies to strengthen insider threat prevention, detection and response capabilities
• contribute to the delivery of projects and work programs that support training delivery and capability development.
• contribute to ensuring governance and accountability activities are delivered, including providing support for committees and communities of practice.

Key attributes

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret information, identify emerging trends and contribute to the development of practical, evidence-based advice and recommendations
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively across government and other industry stakeholders
• the ability to work independently in response to direction, using initiative to prioritise tasking and meet timeframes
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to a variety of groups and levels and tailor messages to different audiences
• sound organisational skills, including the ability to pursue multiple priorities, manage competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes
• a collaborative, adaptable and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and contributing to a positive team culture.

Desirable but not essential:

• demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, quality assurance;, compliance; security policy development or application; personnel security or insider threat/risk implementation; or security vetting or security clearance management practices
• personnel or protective security training or qualifications (for example, a Certificate IV in Government Security or Certificate IV in Government Security (Security Vetting))
• demonstrated experience measuring compliance of practices against legislation, policy, or other Government or organisational requirements
  experience working with or within the National Intelligence Community

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