Senior Security Adviser, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch in Canberra

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.

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.

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.

The Team Leader/Senior Security Adviser plays an essential role in the delivery of protective security services. They lead and manage the personnel security team and support day-to-day protective security operations. The Team Leader/Senior Security Adviser will lead the security team’s administrative responsibilities. This includes reporting, undertaking reviews, rostering of personnel security team, task allocation and procurement activities.

We are looking for applicants with experience in implementing security best practice, thinking critically and effectively communicating with a broad audience. This includes a basic understanding of risk standards, effective written and verbal communication skills and a strong understanding of contemporary challenges within security. Under general direction, the main duties of the role are: 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 APS6 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).