El 1 - Defence Security Manager

• $115,899 - $130,733 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
• Campbell Park - ACT

The Role
The Security Incident Coordination Centre (SICC) provides a security incident advisory service that supports the identification of threat, detection of vulnerabilities and minimisation of harm that can undermine Defence’s capability to defend Australia and its national interests. 

As an EL 1Security Manager you will have a considerable level of stakeholder engagement across the department with senior management, Defence Investigative Authorities and partner agencies. You will have sound judgement, exceptional attention to detail and a proven track record in collaborating to achieve timely and quality evidence based outcomes.

You will work effectively in a high performing team and be able to exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of Commonwealth security policy and legislation, as well as Defence security policy. 

You are accountable under broad direction to achieve complex incident management outcomes. Knowledge of legislative frameworks and security policy is highly desirable. Further information is available from the Contact Officer.

About our Team
The Security Incident Coordination Centre delivers the security incident coordination function for the Defence enterprise through three portfolios:

• Triage – provides advice to enable simple and efficient security incident identification and reporting;
• Incident Analysis – analyses security incident reports, provides advice, refers reports to the most appropriate authority to fast-track management and/or investigation, and ensures effective response and recovery actions have been undertaken, and
• Reporting and Business Intelligence – develops consistent, actionable security incident information and insights to help inform the adequacy, effectiveness, and potential improvements in the security management system. 

The SICC team is a trusted, proactive and effective team of protective security professionals who are team focused, inclusive, accountable and trustworthy.

Our Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role you need to:

• Have the investigative skills and experience to use your initiative and solve problems;
• Have an eagerness to get tasks done, coordinate and workflow business priorities;
• Have a developed ability to lead and perform complex administrative and/or coordination work; 
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks;
• Be flexible and adaptable in your work practices, open to feedback and committed to professional development to enhance your skills; and
• Be a great team player and able to collaborate well with your immediate work group, the multi-skilled professional team and in the broader ‘Defence environment’.

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