- Location: Melbourne VIC, Adelaide SA & Perth WA
- Application Closing Date: Sunday 11 October at 11:30pm AEDT

Classification APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C; delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C; we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Who we are The Executive Government Security Team is part of the Enterprise Technology and Security Branch which sits within the Digital, Security and Workplace Operations Division. We have a number of staff spread across multiple locations and whilst you may work remotely, you are part of a larger team that are always available to offer support and guidance. We are responsible for providing accurate, timely security advice and working with other teams across the department to ensure the security of our people, information and assets.

What you will do The Security Coordinator position provides critical support to senior Commonwealth and Government officials.



This position reports to the Assistant Director of Security and is primarily responsible for operations of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet facilities within the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices.

This role includes support to PM&C;’s technical security capability, the provision of bespoke information security solutions and the operation of a range of communications equipment designed to provide the Cabinet and the office of the Prime Minister with real-time access to sensitive and classified information.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders, have excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritise competing and at times urgent tasks. This position requires a self-motivated, professional and personable individual with a strong commitment to service delivery. The successful applicant will also be required to update and maintain standard operating procedures for restricted workspaces and ensure procedures are being correctly adhered to.

The role requires staff to have the ability to undertake ad-hoc after-hours work, and domestic and international travel may be required.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will perform at the APS6 level in accordance with the PM&C; Performance model.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

- Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience in electronic access control systems and providing security support
- Excellent time management skills with the judgement to manage competing priorities with limited supervision,
- Experience operating secure government ICT systems,
- Display a demonstrated commitment to relationship management skills, and
- Prior experience in SCIF management





Technical security experience and a good understanding of security risk management is desirable, but not essential. We value a broad range of experience from public and private sector and the diverse perspectives diverse experience can bring.

Eligibility

- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C; to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required

Positive Vetting

How to apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C; Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday 11 October 2026.

As part of your application you will need to provide:

- Your resume (maximum three pages)
- A ‘one page pitch (no more than 650 words)’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C; Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch. You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Officer

Michael Mullens on +61 419 142 653 or [email protected]

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.

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📌 Regional Security Coordinator, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch (Barton)
🏢 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
📍 Barton