Technical Security Level 6

Technical Security

Level 6

**$111,989 - $129,063 plus Superannuation**

**ABOUT US**

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote
Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its
work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic
issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of
weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a
sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to
peoples, both men and women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

A competitive salary***

A career with a difference making a direct contribution to Australia’s national security

A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible work hours

Generous leave provisions

This role is based in Canberra.

**ROLE**

As a Technical Security Specialist, you will assist with management and delivery of technical security risk
services in support of projects. Working as part of a team you will undertake day to day technical inspections
assurance activities. Work undertaken will be complex in nature and the successful applicant will need to
guide others and exercise autonomy in managing key areas of responsibility. Officers will exercise initiative

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**

Support the Manager of Technical Security in strategic policy and decision making to enhance ASIS’s
robust technical security culture.

Work as part of the team to make decisions and provide advice and support to project objectives, in
accordance with best practice and physical/technical security policy and guidelines.

Conduct Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections as required.

Contribute to security compliance, including risk management and mitigation.

Manage and contribute to reporting for key internal and external stakeholders and assist in formal
reporting as required.

Responsible for the delivery of work that is complex in nature and in line with agreed technical and
physical security outcomes.

security knowledge to provide accurate and specialised advice and to deliver on allocated tasks and
projects.

Use expertise, good judgement and in-depth knowledge to anticipate and develop key
improvements, resolve issues and queries as they arise and to make decisions.

currency and enable analytical collaboration and cooperation, and by contributing to the
development of standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, technical capability and training.

Establish, enhance and promote effective client/customer and internal/external stakeholder
relationships to obtain information and ensure alignment with organisational priorities, promoting
own agency’s objectives and contributing to cross-agency planning to achieve operational outcomes.

**CORE SKILLS**

Undertaking testing using electronic equipment.

An understanding of RF circuits and systems

Undertaking, planning, design, management, execution and reporting of test plans and procedures
using appropriate testing tools and techniques.

Produce technical documentation to support capability acquisition and sustainment activities.

High level knowledge and understanding of current Australian Government security arrangements,
including the Australian Protective Security Policy Framework.

Current knowledge of physical and technical security policies and practices.

Ability to implement proactive and effective security policies.
Assist in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Experience in the Australian National Security Community

Under direction, organise and deliver tasking, often under time pressure;
Effective written and verbal communication skills;
Relevant experience and/or qualifications for the role.
TSCM qualification or relevent experience
Certificate 3 or 4 in electronics or:
Degree in Electronics or RF communications or
Defence electronic or technical training
RF communications or related discipline

Certificate or Diploma in Government Security and/or Risk Management

**We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but**
**your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
**SELECTION CRITERIA**

be assessed on their ability to demons