The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.

This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.

Who we are The Corporate and Research Division partners with business areas across the ACMA, to provide enterprise wide enabling services and strategic advice so that the ACMA can achieve its purpose. The Division facilitates this through the delivery of key corporate functions including financial management, property services, security, procurement advice, performance reporting, research and data, digital and technology services, human resources, communications, and governance services.

The Finance, Reporting and Operations Branch is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability and security of the ACMA through financial, procurement, facilities, travel and physical security services. The Branch proactively engages with business areas to provide advice, and financial and business performance reporting to drive strategic decision making and support the broader organisation. The Branch also provides assurance over the various revenue streams collected on behalf of the Commonwealth and leads the development of a range of budget and financial governance arrangements.

The Facilities, Procurement and Security Section provide expert advice and support to the agency and its staff across a wide range of services, issues and processes, including:

- Management of the ACMA’s portfolio of offices and other properties
- Provision of facilities services to enable the operation of the ACMA work workplace
- Advice and documentation to ensure that the ACMA complies with best procurement practice and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Managing the ACMA’s protective security framework, other than ICT security.





About the role The Senior Facilities Officer is responsible for the provision of agency security and facilities management advice and ensuring the ACMA’s security policy, procedures and documentation is current and complies with all government and legal requirements.

The Senior Facilities Officer is a leadership role that has people, program and stakeholder responsibilities for all security and facilities related requirements for the ACMA.

- Assisting the Agency Security Advisor on ACMA’s physical and personnel security requirements are met in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Assist to Develop and maintain Protective security procedures and risks.
- Support business continuity practices.
- Assist and respond to security incidents, breaches and investigations.
- Manage the ongoing administration of the ACMA’s office service requirements including reception and mail/courier services.
- Oversee the day-to-day operational management of ACMA facilities.
- Assist the ongoing property service and portfolio requirements with ACMA’s outsourced property services provider.
- Manage and coordinate the ACMA’s emergency procedures and personnel as well as management of any facilities related WHS issues.
- Effective management and coordination of procurement of goods and services.
- Supervision and coordination of facilities and reception staff across the ACMA office network.

To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be Australian citizens.

The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Suitable candidates will be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and may be used to fill similar ongoing roles in other areas of ACMA. Non-ongoing opportunities may be offered as a specified term.

📌 Senior Facilities Officer (Australia)
🏢 Australian Communications and Media Authority
📍 Australia