Hr Protective Security Advisor

AEMO at the Heart of Energy  

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner.  AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector. 

About the role The People and Culture (P&C) Division plays a key role in supporting AEMO, a critical infrastructure organisation, and our people to learn, lead and thrive as we navigate the energy future. We support our people to work in an environment that is adaptive, consumer-focused, and commercial.

As a member of the P&C HR Services Department, you’ll be working in collaboration with other P&C Specialist areas and AEMO Divisions, the role of HR Protective Security Officer provides HR Governance and Security operational support, oversight, and advice through business partnerships. In this role you will be the key source of HR security and compliance advice, change management, support and recommendations based on the organisations policies, procedures, strategies as well as State and Federal legal and regulatory frameworks.

What you will be doing

• Develop, implement and maintain HR security, governance compliance activities in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Responsibility in ensuring correct and secure record keeping of employee information and HR data.
• Contribute to the management of National Security Clearances and associated aftercare arrangements as required.
• Align HR standards, frameworks, compliance and security with overall business, technology strategy and uplift projects.
• Stay informed on frameworks, legislation and changes that impact AEMO and our employees.

  What you will bring to the role

• Experience in change management, guiding organisations to adapt to enhanced processes, security and compliance.
• Ability to identify risks associated with business processes, privacy, security and technology and formulate responses to address same.
• Proven knowledge of the PSPF, with a particular focus on personnel security and governance core requirements.
• Tertiary qualifications in business with a major in Human Resources or a related field.
• Certificate lV in Personal Security or willingness to secure it.

In return some of our benefits to you 

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options 
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more. 

• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.  
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility). 
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

About Our Process  

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au