Security Advisor

The key duties of the position include:

The Role
The APS 6 Security Advisor position is responsible for managing and maintaining the security of information and physical environments in accordance with relevant policy and doctrine. Situated within 87 Squadron (87SQN) at RAAF Amberley, this position will execute Security Officer (SO) and Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO) duties for 87SQN personnel and Protective Security Zones 2-4 located at RAAF Base Amberley.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Management of facility access, accreditation and compliance;
• Management of personnel security clearances, compartments and programs;
• Defence security policy and governance advisor to 87SQN staff and command team;
• Management of Security incidents and investigations.

The Working Environment will include:

• Computer use;
• Sitting at desk;
• Distance walking (i.e. large building or inter-building transit).

About our Team
87SQN comprises a headquarters and training flight located at RAAF Base Williamtown; and ten Tactical Intelligence Flights (TIFs) located across six Royal Australian Air Force operational bases within Australia. Collectively, we enable air power through the provision of mission intelligence to RAAF and the integrated force in order to fight and win in war.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate will have the following attributes:

• Well organized;
• Ability to read and interpret policy;
• Confident to contribute to planning;
• Have the ability to make decisions.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:
Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers