23rd July, 2026

APS6 Property & Security Officer - Corporate Services

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract: Non-ongoing, 12 months, with possibility of extension

Pay: APS6 - $105,260 to $127,521 + 15.4% super

Work type: Full time

Work arrangement: Hybrid, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis

Clearance: Must hold a current NV1 clearance or above

About the Role

Manage a broad property, facilities and protective security portfolio for a Federal regulatory agency. You will help keep workplaces, assets and security arrangements safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

The work spans facilities, accommodation, physical security, personnel security, contracts, procurement and governance. You will advise internal teams, coordinate providers and resolve practical operational issues.

Current APS employees interested in a section 26 transfer may also be considered.

What You'll Be Doing
Manage property, facilities and accommodation matters
Support physical, personnel and information security arrangements
Apply government protective security requirements
Advise teams on property and security risks
Administer security clearances and contractor engagements
Manage procurement,



contracts and service provider performance
Support audits, assurance activities, reporting and committees
Improve property, security and corporate service processes

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)
You've worked in property, facilities, protective security or corporate services
You can provide clear and practical advice on property and security risks
You build productive relationships with internal teams and external providers
You manage competing priorities with limited supervision
You've supported procurement, contracts or service provider performance
You can exercise sound judgement and solve operational problems
You can satisfy an Australian Federal Police Criminal Record Check
You're an Australian citizen
You must hold a current NV1 clearance or above

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)
Knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework
Experience administering personnel security clearances
Experience liaising with AGSVA
Commonwealth property, facilities or protective security experience

Roles like this move quick - apply now for a secure APS-aligned salary and a wide-ranging portfolio with real operational impact.

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