Protective Security Officers

12 hours ago


Belconnen, Australia Australian Bureau of Statistics Full time

salary: $78,928 - $88,655 (plus 15.4% superannuation and allowances)
- location: Canberra (Belconnen)
- permanent positions, full-time or part-time, with flexible working arrangements available

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is seeking to recruit Protective Security Officers to fill a number of roles covering **Personnel Security**, **Physical security** and **Security Governance**. Positions are ongoing, permanent positions at the APS5 classification level and based in our Canberra Office in Belconnen.

**About the roles**

Responsibilities of all roles include:

- manage (or the ability to manage) agency protective security staff
- contribute to the development of agency security plans, policies and procedures
- contribute to protective security procurement processes
- provide advice on ABS protective security policy and guidelines
- assist in the preparation of security reports.

Responsibilities specific to the
**Personnel Security** role include:

- assist with the development and delivery of security awareness training program
- provide briefings and advice to agency personnel, including briefings to staff located or travelling overseas
- liaise with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) to achieve security clearance outcomes for the ABS.

Responsibilities specific to the **Physical Security **role include:

- liaise with emergency services, agency service providers, clients and stakeholders
- provide security support and advice for office refurbishments or green-field sites
- support and manage ABS guarding services
- support and manage the ABS’ SCEC locksmithing services.

Responsibilities specific to the **Security Governance** role include:

- coordinate and conduct security audits
- liaise with ICT staff and managers on computer and communications security
- develop and maintain external and internal security related networks.

**What we are looking for (selection criteria)**

To be suitable you should have most or all of the following skills, qualities and experience relevant for one or all roles:

- demonstrated experience in one or more roles relevant to protective security including security governance and information security, physical security system administration and zone compliance, and personnel security
- an ability to work as a member of a team that provides support and guidance to protect the ABS’s people, information and assets
- good verbal and written communication skills, problem solving and demonstrated attention to detail
- negotiation, conflict resolution, networking and representational skills
- an ability to support specialist protective security projects to meet compliance requirements and manage security risks
- qualifications and / or experience in a protective security environment within a government environment are highly desirable, including (but are not limited to):

- Certificate IV in Government Security
- Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
- Diploma of Security and Risk Management
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations.

**How to apply**

You will need to upload your current resume, provide referee details and provide examples of how you have demonstrated the skills, qualities and experience (outlined in the selection criteria) required for these roles.

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