Aps 4 - Security Advisor

• Ongoing & Non-ongoing - Property and Security Branch
• APS 4 : $75,770 - $81,442
• National Office, Tuggeranong

Position Description:
The Protective Security Section (the Section) is responsible for all aspects of the department’s physical and personnel security. The Section works collaboratively with IT Security, HR, Property and other key business areas to deliver and implement the core and supporting requirements of the Protective Security Policy Framework. This role is part of a small team responsible for protective security services, including asset security, physical security, pre-employment screening, ongoing suitability, managing security clearances and security incident management at all departmental sites across Australia.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes and capabilities:

• knowledge or the ability to obtain experience in implementing and administering the requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework
• ability to work independently, with limited supervision to achieve key business deliverables
• have accountability for completion of allocated tasks, assist with the development of standard operating procedures
• excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• undertake administrative support or operational tasks including some research and analysis activities

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing & Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Kylea MCGUIRE
Contact Officer Phone: 02 6146 0919
Contact Officer Email: Kylea.MCGUIRE@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 28-Feb-2024
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