COMSEC Account Manager – Secure ICT & ACM

Australian Department of Home Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Home Affairs in Canberra seeks an Alternate Communications Security Account Manager to oversee COMSEC accounts, operate ACM and HACE, and train authorized users. The role emphasizes security policy compliance, risk awareness, and relationship management across government partners.

Applicants should have strong COMSEC expertise, proven communications skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment with travel as needed. Onsite arrangements apply.

Qualifications

• Significant COMSEC experience and knowledge of Australian Government standards and frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to train authorised users in procedures for operation, safeguarding and control of ACM.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Home Affairs COMSEC accounts operate in accordance with COMSEC policy requirements, PSPF and ISM.
• Operate and maintain COMSEC systems including management of ACM.
• Operate HACE using ASD approved network management systems.
• Assist the CAM to train authorised users in procedures for operation, safeguarding and control of ACM.
• Produce, update and review COMSEC work instructions for all users including COMSEC staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake domestic travel to conduct audits of Home Affairs and partner locations where CSD services are installed.
• Manage the section's compliance with security processes, procedures and asset management; promote positive security culture.
• Perform the duties of the CAM during periods of CAM absence.
• Participate in an on-call roster to provide COMSEC after hours support.

Skills

COMSEC account management

Communication skills

Team oriented

Customer-focused ICT service delivery

Tools

HACE

ACM

ASD approved network management systems

Job description

Australian Department of Home Affairs in Canberra seeks an Alternate Communications Security Account Manager to oversee COMSEC accounts, operate ACM and HACE, and train authorized users. The role emphasizes security policy compliance, risk awareness, and relationship management across government partners.

Applicants should have strong COMSEC expertise, proven communications skills, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment with travel as needed. Onsite arrangements apply.