Senior Security Strategy

• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin
• Applications close 27 May 2025
• Salary Range: $98,716 - $107,053

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The Integrity Branch is an exciting, fast-paced area that is a key operational function of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). The Branch is responsible for the provision and development of protective security, probity, fraud and corruption, risk and integrity strategy. The Security Strategy and Response team plays a leading role in the lifecycle of policies, procedures and practices in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to ensure compliance and safeguard the departments people, information and assets. The team also has responsibility for information security across the department, the department's Communications Intelligence Security function and security investigations.

The opportunity

This position will have the opportunity to help shape the future of DISR's security maturity through:

• Assisting in the development and review of DISR's protective security strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Provide input to the security risk context within the DISR environment.
• Development of security awareness training uplift activities in support of the protective security needs of the department, including briefings.
• Assist and lead with security investigations, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate emerging security risks within the department's operating environment, considering internal and external threats.
• Provide advice to security queries, often complex in nature.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with security best practice.
• Assist in the coordination of the department's PSPF Self-Assessment, reportable to the Department of Home Affairs.

What's in it for you?

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in security governance, incident management and investigations and policy development within a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to security awareness initiatives, support compliance of the PSPF and play a key role in managing security inquiries and responses. This position provides exposure to high level security operations, across all security domains and the chance to develop strategic problem-solving skills.

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking a motivated individuals looking for a challenge to support the Protective Security team, playing a critical role in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and practices in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to safeguard the departments people, information and assets.

Key capabilities and skills include:

• Understanding of the PSPF, security governance, risk management and incident response
• Experience in governance, development of policies and ensuring organisational compliance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and advise senior staff and external agencies on security matters.
• Experience in Government Investigations, hold a Certificate IV in Government Investigations or are willing to obtain.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

The key duties of the position include:

• Assisting in the development and review of DISR's protective security strategies, policies and procedures in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Provide input to the security risk context within the DISR environment.
• Development of security awareness training uplift activities in support of the protective security needs of the department, including briefings.
• Assist and lead with security investigations, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Identify and evaluate emerging security risks within the department's operating environment, considering internal and external threats.
• Provide advice to security queries, often complex in nature.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with security best practice.
• Assist in the coordination of the department's PSPF Self-Assessment, reportable to the Department of Home Affairs.

Eligibility

This position requires a minimum NV1 security clearance, with a willingness to upgrade to NV2. The successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. Flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact *********** or *** if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Alex Moon via email on *********

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