Security Policy Specialist

About the Department

DFAT has a requirement for 1x Security Policy Specialist to develop new security policies for DFAT. A core responsibility of the department is the security and safety of its people, information and resources both domestically and overseas. The Diplomatic Security Division (DSD) plays a key role in the provision of protective security advice and support for the department and to this end, a high degree of importance is placed on the development and refinement of protective security policy for DFAT's domestic and global networks.

Requirement

The Security Policy Specialist will be responsible for developing clear, accessible, and succinct protective security policies tailored to a diverse departmental client base. The role requires the ability to rapidly interpret policy contexts, purposes and scopes, and to work collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop and refine policy content through both individual stakeholder consultation and stakeholder workshops. The specialist will ensure that all policy development meets regulatory and/or legislative requirements while balancing the needs and requirements of the department.

A key aspect of the role involves identifying and understanding security policy interdependencies, meeting policy development milestones, and producing supporting documentation-such as procedures and guidance-to assist with the effective implementation of policies.

An NV1 security clearance is essential for this role, with an NV2 clearance preferred. If the candidate holds only an NV1 clearance, they must be willing to undergo a security clearance upgrade to NV2.

Other ad hoc duties may be required from time to time, as directed by management.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in corporate policy development catered to a diverse customer base (departmental).
• Ability to rapidly interpret policy contexts, purpose and scope and work collaboratively with SMEs to develop and refine policy content through individual stakeholder consultation and/or stakeholder workshops.
• Ability to develop policy to meet regulatory and/or legislative requirements while considering stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to develop policy that is clear, accessible and in plain English
• Ability to identify and understand policy interdependencies and meet policy development milestones.
• Ability to develop supporting documentation (procedures and/or guidance) to assist with the implementation of policy.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework, or the ability to quickly acquire this.
• Ability to determine performance metrics tailored to each policy, enabling continuous evaluation of policy design and implementation effectiveness is desirable.
• Experience or knowledge of the Australian and overseas protective security environment is desirable.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 28th November 2025.

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