APS 6 - Security Advisor

$91,702 - $104,753 up to 15.4% Superannuation Macleod - VIC The Role As an APS 6 Security Advisor, you will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex security administration within an integrated workforce. You will provide support and manage the security requirements. You will have a thorough knowledge of relevant physical, personnel and information security legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements. High-level stakeholder engagement in relation to complex or sensitive issues will be required at times in both written and verbal form. Key duties include but not limited to: Monitor and report on protective security tasks to ensure accurate and timely advice in accordance with whole-of-Government policies. Operate and monitor Security Alarm Systems, Key and Electronic Access Control System. Deliver security induction briefs. Collect, interpret, evaluate and process protective security requests in accordance with Policy and Guidelines. Identify and report security incidents whilst using data to advise and implement measures to prevent or minimise future occurrences. Management and sponsoring individual’s security clearances across the organisation. Providing a secondary function of overseeing Work Health and Safety reporting in accordance with Policy and Guidelines. About our Team Joint Training Command (JTC) is the Headquarters for the Defence Force Schools of Signals, Intelligence, Policing, Music and Space & Cyber. JTC is seeking a highly motivated APS 6 Security Advisor to manage JTC Security. This position will be located at Simpson Barracks, Macleod VIC. Working within JTC you will be a key team member within the Headquarters. You will be able to communicate effectively and build relationships across a broad stakeholder base, and have the ability to work in a fluid environment by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of information and in the application of practices and procedures. To achieve the Security outcomes required you will need to demonstrate that you have or can quickly acquire detailed knowledge of Defence Security Policy Framework, and have the ability to use and administrate Defence physical security systems including Security Alarm System and Electronic Access Control System. We are looking for candidates who have: Proven ability to engage with people and develop and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to apply, adapt and communicate changing and complex policies. Ability to manage and organise your own time and set work priorities in order to meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting level 1 security clearance.

Location: Preston South, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025