APS6 Program Adviser - Quality Assurance Office

Office of National Assessments; Canberra; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of National Assessments in Canberra, ACT is seeking an APS6 Program Adviser within the Quality Assurance Office. You will support assurance initiatives to safeguard the integrity of Australia’s highest-level security clearance and contribute to insider threat capability.

The role involves engaging with government stakeholders, providing expert, evidence-based advice, and delivering projects that strengthen governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across security programs.

Qualifications

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with government and industry.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of assurance initiatives to safeguard the integrity of Australia's highest-level security clearance.
• Review personnel security assessment outcomes to inform capability uplift and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert, transferable guidance to promote consistent, high-quality clearances across agencies.
• Engage with stakeholders across government to deliver governance and accountability activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

APS6 Program Adviser - Quality Assurance Office

Office of National Assessments – Canberra ACT

$107,275 - $121,732 a year

Permanent

4d ago , from Australian Government - Office of National Assessments

• 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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