Defence Security Specialist

2 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Officer to join our team at the Australian Government Department of Defence.

As a key member of our Defence Security Division, you will conduct technical security inspections, provide technical security advice, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to protect Defence locations from listening and recording devices.

Your expertise will be essential in analysing potential methods that adversaries may use to compromise Defence facilities, and in reverse engineering the appropriate protective security measures.

You will also provide security advice around existing technical threats, using risk-based principles and expert knowledge of device capabilities to protect Defence and its assets and information.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit, known as the Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP), which provides a premium in addition to the base salary.

About Our Team
Our TSCM team is a high-tempo team that conducts technical security inspections at Defence locations across Australia and internationally.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside civilian and military personnel who work together to secure Defence information from adversaries in an ever-evolving threat environment.

You will engage with all areas of Defence and Defence Industry partners, as well as other government agencies.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional with a strong background in technical security, proven experience, and a thorough understanding of electronic surveillance methods and countermeasures.

You will possess a competent technical background, enabling you to proficiently use a suite of electronic equipment and employ searching techniques.

You will require:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interpret and convey security policy information and technical security advice to diverse audiences;
  • Extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Lead small teams for domestic and international security operations and be accountable for team logistics and reporting.


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