National Security Program Adviser - QA & Insider Threat

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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.