Who We Are The Security Operations Team provides a business enabling function supporting the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C;) to manage protective security. The team ensures the department, the Prime Minister’s Office, our portfolio ministers and shared services agencies objectives can be achieved without loss, harm, disruption or damage to our people, information, assets and reputation. This includes the management of personnel and physical security, COMSO services, the department’s Insider Threat Program and security project management.

What You Will Do The Security Adviser plays an essential role in the management and administration of protective security services to PM&C.;

The Security Adviser delivers administrative duties including but not limited to; coordinating and managing security clearance processes, data management in relation to electronic access controls and undertaking security activities within Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) requirements.

The role requires face to face interactions with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and as such requires a strong customer service ethic, a high level of communication skills with discretion and empathy.

Under the direction of the APS 6 Senior Security Adviser, the main duties of the role are:

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including vetting agencies and government departments, to facilitate and monitor clearance applications and maintain accurate records.
- Provide advice to stakeholders on security clearance requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant PSPF and department security policies.
- Deliver high-quality administrative support, including inbox management, criminal history checks,



face-to-face client service in the Security Office and preparation of security clearance documentation for approval.
- Assist with regular protective security reporting and reviews, broader security team projects and other ad-hoc duties as directed.

The role may be required to perform an out of hours on-call function.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for applicants with experience in implementing security best practice, thinking critically and effectively communicating with a broad audience.

Our ideal candidate will perform at the APS4 level in accordance with the PM&C; Performance model and will bring:

- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage sensitive data.
- Sound time management skills with capability to manage competing deadlines, under direction of APS6 Team Leader/Security.
- Strong communication skills, with ability to prepare clear correspondence and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability in completing tasks, identifying issues and contributing to process improvements.
- Working knowledge of PSPF.

Certificate IV in Government Security (Security Vetting or Personnel Security), other qualifications, and/or demonstrated experience in training and assessment will be highly regarded but not essential.



In line with our dedication to an inclusive and secure workplace culture we are seeking candidates who are respectful of people’s unique differences, backgrounds and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture) particularly when communicating and working together.

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.

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 Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 8 November.

📌 Security Adviser, Enterprise Technology and Security Branch (Canberra)
🏢 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
📍 Canberra