Gaz - Aps4 - Act - Information Officer, National

**Contact**: hiringManagerName **Phone**: 02 5127 7445
**Period of Vacancy**:Ongoing
**Number of Vacancies**:numberOpenings

**Who can apply**:
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

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The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border and the resilience of our national infrastructure.

The Australian Border Force, an operationally independent body within the Department of Home Affairs, is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia's customs service. The Australian Border Force's mission is to protect Australia's border and facilitate the legitimate movement of people and goods across it.

**Overview of Branch and Section**:
The Australian Government National Situation Room (NSR) within Emergency Management Australia (EMA) is the Australian Government's 24/7 crisis management information and whole-of-government coordination facility. The NSR provides all-hazards situational awareness, impact analysis and decision support for Government. The NSR activates National Plans under the authority of DG EMA, and coordinates the provision of Australian Government non-financial assistance in response to nationally significant Emergency Management and National Security incidents. Information products produced and coordinated through the NSR are distributed throughout the Australian Government, state and territory agencies and key industry partners. The NSR includes the Home Affairs Watch Office and National Security Hotline (NSH), a vital component of Australia’s efforts to counter threats from terrorism and violent extremism. The NSH receives information from the public relating to national security and foreign interference which is passed to Australia’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

**About the role**:
The APS4 Information Officer is part of the NSR Operations shift team. The position performs two main functions: a) Information and media monitoring on natural disasters, security and terrorism-related incidents and developing information products for distribution across key Government stakeholders, including the Prime Minister; and b) Taking National Security Hotline calls from members of the public and preparing information reports for relevant NSH stakeholders.

The NSR can escalate rapidly from steady state monitoring to actively coordinating the response to current and emerging hazards and disasters. These positions are designated shift work roles and the occupants are required to perform duties on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays. APS4 Information Officers are expected to occasionally perform the duties of APS5 Senior Information Officers, with or without notice.

**Specific duties/responsibilities**:

- Monitor incoming agency feeds, open source media and the NSR's information systems on both emergency management and national security events, to inform development of briefing and analytical products for senior executive decision makers, Australian Government and jurisdictional agencies
- Draft written information products based on collected information
- Produce maps, diagrams, graphs and written reports to inform NSR briefing and analytical products
- Take National Security Hotline (NSH) calls from members of the public, prepare report briefs for NSH stakeholders
- Participate in crisis response planning meetings as required.

**Role requirements/qualifications**:

- Demonstrated ability to use Information Technology including relevant professional experience, knowledge and skills.
- Work on a on a 24/7 rotational roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance
- Satisfy AFP building access requirements
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Applicant response**:
Please prepare a one-page Applicant Response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

- How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**How to apply**:

- Your CV
- Your Applicant Response document
- Details of referees
- Include your full name and the Requisition Number - **id** in the footer of any documents being uploa