Who we are

We are Australia’s National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.

What we do

We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.

Why we do it

We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issues by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies.

ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a secure, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge.

Visit our website for more information about ASQA, including our role and how we regulate.

The key duties of the position include:

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Security Lead who will be responsible for a range of tasks including:

- management of personnel security including assessing eligibility and suitability of staff, clearance aftercare and AGSVA portal administration
- coordinating protective and cyber security activities across ASQA, including working with ICT teams and service providers to ensure security risks are identified, assessed, treated and monitored
- developing and updating policies and procedures relating to security
- identifying, assessing, recording and monitoring security risks, incidents, vulnerabilities and compliance issues, and coordinating proportionate treatment plans
- leading the ongoing management and implementation of ASQA’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- developing and delivering training and actively participating in building a positive security culture
- coordinating and completing the annual PSPF Reporting for ASQA
- identifying and implementing initiatives that reduce security risk and improve security maturity for the agency
- coordinating responses and implementing action plans to address security risks, including responding to directions from external agencies.

Skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

(Essential)

- a demonstrated knowledge and practical application of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) in a Government/Commonwealth context, including the ability to interpret requirements and provide sound evidence-based security advice
- demonstrated experience planning, designing and implementing security policies, reporting requirements and improvement activities to support Government and compliance initiatives
- a demonstrated ability to analyse security risks, incidents, vulnerabilities and compliance issues, exercise sound judgement and coordinate proportionate treatments and remediation activities
- experience in the development and delivery of training based on established policies, frameworks and/or procedures




- a highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to build and maintain beneficial professional networks, to communicate to a range of stakeholders.

(Desirable)

- experience coordinating cyber security governance, risk, incident response, assurance or remediation activities in an Australian Government environment.

What we offer

We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with neurological differences.

You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career.

You will have access to:

- generous leave entitlements
- a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases)
- 15.4% superannuation
- adaptable working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements
- flexible working hours
- professional development opportunities
- health and wellbeing events throughout the year
- free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members
- a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance
- additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period.

Benefits of working in the APS

- Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives.
- Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you.
- Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.
- Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities.
- Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle.

Eligibility

Eligibility to apply

- 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, to the contrary.




- The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a Federal Police Check and obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance (if they do not already hold a clearance).

Notes

How to apply

Please read the Australian Public Service Commission’s (APSC) Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment to understand the expectations related to the ethical, responsible and transparent use of AI when engaging in an APS recruitment process.

Visit Current vacancies for more information.

It is important that you review the Job Information Pack for more information on the role, including instructions on what to include in your application, before you apply.

Please include the following in your application:

- a 2-page pitch detailing your skills, background, and experience relevant to the role.
- a resume/CV, including the name and contact details of two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager).

When preparing your 2-page pitch and resume, you should consider the relevant duties, selection criteria, skills, values and attributes required for the role, as outlined above and in the Job Information Pack.

If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Clare Wilson, Director, Technology and Records via ************@asqa.gov.au.

Notes:

Use of AI by the Panel:

Selection panels may use basic artificial intelligence tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) to assist with administrative tasks during the recruitment process. This may include, for example, summarising information or drafting or refining documentation. We use AI to help us work more efficiently, but we do not use AI to make assessment and selection decisions about candidates.

This position is available as an ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial fixed term period of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended further or to becoming ongoing.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The merit pool may be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles within ASQA or across the APS over the next 18 months.

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:30pm (AEDT).

Getting to know the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA engages with, and regulates the VET sector to ensure confidence in the VET sector and its outcomes, including internationally. ASQA’s mission is to continuously improve as a regulator, in partnership with the VET sector and to develop a shared understanding of the value of regulation to support quality outcomes for students. ASQA is a professional, responsive and innovative regulator currently undergoing substantial development and growth in response to changes in emphasis in Government policy and expectations of industry. ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. For more information about ASQA, please visit www.asqa.gov.au.

📌 Security Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Skills Quality Authority
📍 Melbourne