Security Adviser, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch

PM&C; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

PM&C in Canberra is seeking a Security Adviser within the Enterprise Technology and Security Branch to support protective security by coordinating security clearance processes, managing data for electronic access controls and delivering PSPF-aligned activities.

The successful candidate will combine strong customer service, discretion and communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing security best practices.
• Strong customer service ethic and excellent communication.
• Ability to coordinate security clearance processes and data management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage security clearance processes.
• Manage data related to electronic access controls.
• Deliver PSPF-aligned security activities.
• May perform out-of-hours on-call duties.

Skills

Security best practices

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Certificate IV in Government Security

Job description

Security Adviser, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch

Classification

APS Level 4 ($83,242 - $89,024)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

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:

The role may be required to perform an out of hours on-call function.

What you will bring

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:

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.

Eligibility

Security Clearance Required

Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)