The Team

The Quality Assurance Office (QAO) assures the quality, consistency, and transferability of the highest-level security clearances across the Australian Government and supports the development of insider threat capabilities.

We run a comprehensive audit and compliance program and actively engage with Australian Government agencies to provide high-quality insider threat advice and best-practice guidance. The branch is small and full of passionate and qualified people who work hard to help protect our national security interests.

The roles
We are seeking APS6 National Security Program Advisers for two capability streams.

Assurance and Compliance Advice:

- support the delivery of assurance initiatives to safeguard the integrity of Australia's highest-level security clearance
- contribute to the review of personnel security assessment outcomes and processes to inform capability uplift and continuous improvement
- offer expert advice to promote consistent, high-quality and transferable security clearances.

Insider Threat Capability:

- engage with stakeholders across government providing trusted advice and guidance on personnel security and insider threat matters.
- provide expert advice and support to agencies to strengthen insider threat prevention, detection and response capabilities
- contribute to the delivery of projects and work programs that support training delivery and capability development.
- contribute to ensuring governance and accountability activities are delivered, including providing support for committees and communities of practice.

Key attributes

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:





- highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret information, identify emerging trends and contribute to the development of practical, evidence-based advice and recommendations
- excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively across government and other industry stakeholders
- the ability to work independently in response to direction, using initiative to prioritise tasking and meet timeframes
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to a variety of groups and levels and tailor messages to different audiences
- sound organisational skills, including the ability to pursue multiple priorities, manage competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes
- a collaborative, adaptable and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and contributing to a positive team culture.

Desirable but not essential:

- demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: governance, quality assurance;, compliance; security policy development or application; personnel security or insider threat/risk implementation; or security vetting or security clearance management practices
- personnel or protective security training or qualifications (for example, a Certificate IV in Government Security or Certificate IV in Government Security (Security Vetting))
- demonstrated experience measuring compliance of practices against legislation, policy, or other Government or organisational requirements
experience working with or within the National Intelligence Community

Candidate information kit

📌 Program Adviser - Quality Assurance Office (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Office of National Intelligence
📍 Canberra