The Role

Training Authority Maritime Warfare (TAMW) Systems Support Group (SSG) is seeking a qualified and motivated Security Practitioner to provide training systems security support.

As the APS 4 Security Practitioner, some of your key duties may include:

- Contribute to cyber security activities, including patch management, access control management and incident reporting.
- Maintain information files, folder structures and metadata within the Objective software environment in line with Defence security policies.
- Assist with ICT system upgrades, testing, deployments and rollout activities.
- Perform safe-hand and COMSEC functions.
- Assist with the sanitisation of obsolete ICT equipment prior to disposal.
- Provide general technical support for hardware, software and network issues.

About our Team

TAMW is the principal warfare training authority of the Royal Australian Navy and comprises several schools which provide warfare training for all Navy rank levels via a wide variety of courses. TAMW is based at HMAS Watson, however schools are located at various Defence sites including HMAS Stirling, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Penguin and HMAS Waterhen to facilitate delivery of training.

TAMW trains uniform personnel in various basic skills, ship handling, navigation, surface warfare and advanced multisite synthetic warfare. To deliver training,



TAMW operates a considerable number of training systems of varying complexities.

The Systems Support Group (SSG) within TAMW is located at HMAS Watson and it is responsible for managing the overall sustainment support of training systems including management of cyber security. You will work along-side military, APS and contracted personnel to deliver security support services to TAMW and to a variety of Defence personnel.

Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following attributes and competencies:

- Knowledge or ability to learn and maintain knowledge of Government security policies.
- Proficiency in supporting, configuring, and upgrading Microsoft environments.
- Basic networking concepts, configurations, and commands.
- Hands-on familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory user management – Handling permissions, resetting passwords, and setting up profiles.
- Practical experience in installing, diagnosing, deploying desktop setups, laptops and printers.
- Technical aptitude and ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
- Ability to follow established procedures and security standards.
- Ability to explain technical vulnerabilities in simple terms to non-technical staff.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

📌 Security Practitioner (Watsons Bay)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Watsons Bay