The role

As Security Clearance Administrator, you'll provide administrative and coordination support across APRA's personnel security functions. You'll help manage security clearance processes, maintain accurate records and reporting, support onboarding and offboarding activities, and contribute to the ongoing uplift of APRA's personnel security capability.

Working as part of APRA's Security team within the Technology, Data and Security division, you'll collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure personnel security requirements are embedded into business processes and aligned with the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Key Responsibilities

- Support personnel security operations, including security clearances, pre-onboarding checks and temporary access arrangements.
- Assist with integrating personnel security requirements into onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of personnel security policies, procedures and guidance materials.
- Support personnel security governance activities, including overseas travel management, risk assessments and security waivers.
- Maintain personnel security records, reporting, documentation and assurance artefacts.
- Assist with executive reporting, metrics and compliance activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation and system enhancements.
- Support personnel security awareness activities and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.

About you

- Strong administrative, coordination and record management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement,



problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset.
- The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- You are highly organised, trustworthy and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to protecting sensitive information. Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

- Personnel security, security clearances, vetting or a related government security function.
- Working within the requirements of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Governance, risk, assurance or compliance environments.

- Process improvement, documentation or records management.
- Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
- A qualification such as a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting), or a willingness to undertake relevant training To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security clearance.

About APRA The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) places you at the heart of Australia's financial services industry. APRA serves the Australian community by helping ensure financial institutions deliver on the financial commitments they make, within a stable, effective and competitive financial system.

At APRA we're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. When applying, please inform us of any adjustments you may need during the interview process.

📌 Security Clearance Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
📍 Melbourne