About our team The Security Operations section is nationally dispersed, with team members located across all states and territories. The section is responsible for delivering the Department's physical security and related governance capability in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

The team implements preventative security strategies and treatments to identify, assess and manage security risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring the protection of the Department's people, assets and information from internal and external threats.

Security Operations delivers a broad range of services across the Department of Home Affairs, including the Australian Border Force (ABF). This includes security incidents, contract management, physical security projects, risk assessments, auditing, and the certification and accreditation of security classified zones and compartments.

The team also develops security plans, maintains physical and electronic security at work locations, and provides specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Strong partnerships across federal, state, and private sector stakeholders support the delivery of exceptional security outcomes.

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Our ideal candidate The Department is seeking a motivated, self-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic and complex operating environment. The Regional Security Advisor (APS 6) role requires a high level of technical expertise in physical security and the ability to apply this knowledge within a public sector context.

The successful candidate will work with a high level of autonomy, exercise sound judgement, and deliver high-quality outcomes within established timeframes. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor, guide and support colleagues.

A well-developed understanding of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and experience applying it in an operational setting, will be highly regarded.

Key Capabilities - APS 6 Regional Security Advisor:

- Demonstrated experience delivering and managing physical security systems and outcomes in a government environment
- Robust working knowledge of the PSPF and ability to apply it using sound judgement
- Proven ability to provide risk based security advice and manage competing priorities




- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse environments
- Capacity to mentor and support staff while contributing to team and organisational objectives.

The key duties of the position include:

The role of the RSA is broad, fast paced and delivery focused, supporting the protection of the Department's people, assets and information.

To achieve outcomes the successful applicant requires effective prioritisation skills when managing competing workloads, strong attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering high quality security outcomes for the Department and its stakeholders.

Key duties include

- Managing physical security upgrades, including identifying vulnerabilities and risks and overseeing security works in line with the PSPF, ASIO Technical Notes and financial requirements
- Conducting risk assessments for departmental sites and activities within these
- Certifying and accrediting Zone 2 to Zone 4 areas and specialised security compartments
- Managing and maintaining physical and electronic security systems and developing detailed site security plans
- Providing timely, practical, and risk based security advice to internal and external stakeholders

Additional information

Desirable skills/qualifications

Hold formal qualifications or attain within a reasonable timeframe:

- Certificate IV Government Security
- Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
- Must obtain an NV1 Security clearance.

Mandatory requirement
- Must hold a valid Australian driver's licence

Please note: A merit pool will only be created for NT Locations

Eligibility To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

- ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC)
- Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of,



an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

Notes The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position, to read more click here. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Getting to know the Department of Home Affairs The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs.

The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity

📌 Regional Security Advisor (Northern Territory)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 Northern Territory