Aps 6 - Security Advisor

3 months ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Australian Government Full time

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Melbourne CBD - VIC

**The Role**
Are you passionate about fostering a positive security culture to enhance Australia’s national security?

Do you have an understanding of protective security and risk assessment processes?

Are you motivated to train and upskill others in the disciplines of security and security risk management?

If so, you may be the perfect fit for the Security Advisor role in the Defence Security Division’s (DS Division) Directorate of Security Assurance (DoSA).

DoSA directly supports Defence capabilities and operations through the provision of protective security policy, advice and assurance, and validates security practices and measures to protect Defence people, information and assets.

DoSA plays a primary role in the certification and accreditation of physical security zones across Defence business areas and external Defence industry company and stakeholder sites, and contributes towards the establishment of governance and policies associated with it.

You will play a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities, evaluating risks, and implementing effective strategies to safeguard our people, assets and information. No two days at work in DoSA are exactly the same. You will need the ability to think critically, evaluate and analyse, and exercise good judgement.

We are seeking highly skilled, motivated and experienced Security Advisors to join our team in Melbourne.

This position offers an on-site office arrangement. The work related requirements for the position include Computer Use, Sitting at desk, Confined spaces and Use of ladders.

**About our Team**
The Defence Security (DS) Division in Security and Estate Group (SEG) provides adaptable security services to Defence and defence industry. DS Division keeps the Defence enterprise safe by protecting and advancing Defence’s strategic interests through the provision of protective security services.

The work of an APS 6 - Security Advisor is conducted in a regional-based team that undertakes complex and administrative protective security assurance activities and tasks in support of DS Division’s customer needs. Defence business areas and Defence industry companies that access, store and handle classified official material are required to maintain a specific level of protection around this material.

It is the role of the APS 6 - Security Advisor to support these customers to understand these requirements based on risk, and implement appropriate physical security requirements, as required under Government and Departmental security policy. Engagement with Defence stakeholders and other Government bodies is required to achieve this.

As an APS 6 - Security Advisor you will exercise a considerable degree of independence to validate security practices and measures established to protect Defence people, information and assets using the extensive knowledge you have developed on the provision of protective security policy, advice and assurance.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing risk management strategies, or a willingness to learn and develop expertise in this area.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex security data and trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- A passion for conducting facilitating security awareness training and education programs to employees to as part of DoSA’s commitment to promote and foster a strong sense of security culture of security and awareness amongst Defence and its stakeholders.



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