As an Assistant Director at the Department of Education, you will….

Be part of an ambitious team committed to strengthening the Department of Education’s security culture. You will make a meaningful impact by applying your expertise to align security risks, priorities and initiatives with the department’s strategic objectives. By enhancing security standards, processes, and practices, you will help build a resilient and security-conscious organisation capable of confidently navigating evolving threats and future challenges.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

- Manage the Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO) function in the department by enforcing communications policies, procedures and controls and provide oversight to classified communications.
- Support the department to uplift its security posture by developing and maintaining security and business continuity policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with Australian government security guidelines, and the operational environment of the department.




- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Foster robust working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.
- As a key member of the Security leadership team, manage a team of security professionals, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for development.

Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

- Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
- Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

📌 Assistant Director/Communications Intelligence Security Officer (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Australia