About the opportunity

Join AUSTRAC and help protect Australia from serious and organised crime. As Australia's financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, AUSTRAC plays a critical role in detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal activity that threatens our economy, national security and community.

As an APS6 Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO), you will play a critical role in ensuring AUSTRAC's classified information, systems and facilities remain secure. Working within the Physical Security, Resilience and Deployments team, you will manage AUSTRAC's Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and provide expert security advice that supports AUSTRAC's operational and national security outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to work within Australia's national security environment, collaborating with stakeholders across AUSTRAC and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to support the secure management of classified information and critical security operations.

If you have experience working in a high-security environment or a similar role, this is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to AUSTRAC's mission and national security objectives.

Please note, the position is based in Canberra and due to the operational requirements, the role will require ongoing on-site attendance. The role may involve occasional interstate travel and after-hours work to support urgent on-call or emergency situations. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a restriction allowance.

The key duties of the position include:

- Manage and maintain the security,



accreditation and day-to-day operation of AUSTRAC’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
- Protect highly classified information through the implementation of effective security controls and compliance activities.
- Provide expert advice on security policies, procedures and best practice to support organisational security outcomes.
- Deliver security briefings, training and access management services for authorised personnel.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to AUSTRAC’s broader protective security and resilience functions.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a highly motivated security skilled who can operate confidently in a highly classified environment to ensure high standards of security, integrity and compliance.

Highly Desirable

- Experience as a Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO).
- Qualifications, knowledge or demonstrated experience in security risk management or a related security discipline.

For more information about the capabilities we are looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Jobs Listing.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

- Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
- Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
- Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Positive Vetting (PV) or Top Secret–Privileged Access (TS-PA) Security Clearance

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Why AUSTRAC?

Mission Driven: Make an impact at Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. We offer you a challenging and rewarding career with meaningful work.

Generous Leave Entitlements including NAIDOC leave, parental leave, cultural leave, compassionate leave, carers leave, blood donation leave and community work leave.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Getting to know the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC)

AUSTRAC is the Australian Government’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator. With government and industry partners, we use financial intelligence and regulation to:

- prevent criminal abuse of the financial sector
- help business, government and law enforcement partners detect, deter and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crimes
- build and maintain trust and integrity in Australia’s financial system.

Every day our people use their intellect, skills, initiative and the latest technologies to protect our country, economy and community. With supportive benefits and culture, we offer a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real impact.

📌 Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO) (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Transaction Reports And Analysis Centre
📍 Canberra