Aps6 Team Leader, Personnel Security

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia AUSTRAC Full time

Locations: Canberra, Sydney
- Salary: $97,594 - $111,181 plus 15.4% super
- Ongoing and Non-ongoing, with hybrid, flexible work arrangement

**Who are we looking for**
We're looking for dynamic individuals with:

- Deep understanding of Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Demonstrated capability in applying, identifying, assessing and treating a range of personnel security risks.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing insider threats programs and risks.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Certificate IV in Government Security (Vetting), Security Risk Analysis, or equivalent, is required.
- Diploma in Personnel Security (Vetting) is desirable.

If you do not possess the relevant Diploma level qualification, we are dedicated to helping you grow in your role by offering learning and development opportunities to obtain the necessary qualifications.

**About the team**
We're known for being detail-orientated, proactive and highly collaborative, working closely with various teams to identify personnel security risks and insider threats. We're motivated and passionate about safeguarding AUSTRAC's people, information and assets, while always finding purpose in our work and celebrating the positive impact we make together.

**Key duties**
- Supervise, coach, and develop the Personnel Security (TS-PA) team.
- Develop and manage AUSTRAC’s TS-PA insider threat program.
- Create and update personnel security procedures and documentation.
- Support external audits and assurance processes in relation to TS-PA.
- Conduct ongoing suitability checks for AUSTRAC personnel.
- Liaise with the TS-PA Authority on security clearance matters
- Provide advice and guidance to the broader team on personnel security activities and issues.
- Assist in ensuring AUSTRAC's compliance with Commonwealth personnel security related legislation and policies.
- Provide specialised advice on personnel security incidents and prepare complex reports.

**Contact Tiffany Walmsley 02 9950 0843**

**To be eligible for this role you**:

- Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
- Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
- Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing, minimum Negative Vetting 2 security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS-PA Security Clearance in future.

**Further Details**
The merit pools established from this recruitment process will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.



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