Security Adviser, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) is seeking a Security Adviser to manage and administer protective security services. You will coordinate clearance processes, manage data related to electronic access controls, and perform PSPF-compliant security activities.

The role requires strong customer service and discretion across internal and external stakeholders. Under the supervision of the Senior Security Adviser (APS 6), you will deliver administrative duties including inbox

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management under deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder liaison.
• Ability to handle sensitive data discreetly.
• Familiarity with PSPF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate clearance applications.
• Advise on security clearance requirements per PSPF.
• Provide admin support: inbox management and records.
• Prepare clearance documentation for approval.
• Assist with security reporting and team projects.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Discretion

Education

Certificate IV in Government Security

Job description

Who we are

The Security Operations Team provides a business enabling function supporting the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) to manage protective security. The team ensures the department, the Prime Minister's Office, our portfolio ministers and shared services agencies objectives can be achieved without loss, harm, disruption or damage to our people, information, assets and reputation. This includes the management of personnel and physical security, COMSO services, the department's Insider Threat Program and security project management.

What you will do

The Security Adviser plays an essential role in the management and administration of protective security services to PM&C. The Security Adviser delivers administrative duties including but not limited to; coordinating and managing security clearance processes, data management in relation to electronic access controls and undertaking security activities within Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requirements. The role requires face-to-face interactions with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and as such requires a strong customer service ethic, a high level of communication skills with discretion and empathy. Under the direction of the APS 6 Senior Security Adviser, the main duties of the role are:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including vetting agencies and government departments, to facilitate and monitor clearance applications and maintain accurate records.


• Provide advice to stakeholders on security clearance requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant PSPF and department security policies.


• Deliver high-quality administrative support, including inbox management, criminal history checks, face-to-face client service in the Security Office and preparation of security clearance documentation for approval.


• Assist with regular protective security reporting and reviews, broader security team projects and other ad-hoc duties as directed.

The role may be required to perform an out-of-hours on-call function. We are looking for applicants with experience in implementing security best practice, thinking critically and effectively communicating with a broad audience. Our ideal candidate will perform at the APS4 level in accordance with the PM&C Performance model and will bring:

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage sensitive data.


• Sound time management skills with capability to manage competing deadlines, under direction of APS6 Team Leader/Security.


• Strong communication skills, with ability to prepare clear correspondence and respond to stakeholder enquiries.


• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in completing tasks, identifying issues and contributing to process improvements.


• Working knowledge of PSPF.

Certificate IV in Government Security (Security Vetting or Personnel Security), other qualifications, and/or demonstrated experience in training and assessment will be highly regarded but not essential. In line with our dedication to an inclusive and safe workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people's unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together.