Job Opportunities in Australia

Location: Barton, ACT
Application Closing Date: Monday 4 November by 11:30pm AEDT

Classification

APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Who we are

This position sits within the PM&C Security Section. The team plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of Executive Government and supports key departmental deliverables. The team is agile and works in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment. The team often faces unique problems and relies on innovative and creative problem-solving to meet stakeholder requirements.

What you will do

The Security Adviser role provides critical support to senior Commonwealth and Government officials both within Australian Parliament House and other sites around Australia.

In the Security Adviser role, you will be primarily responsible for the operations within the Parliament House Briefing Room (PHBR) and includes the provision of bespoke information security solutions and the operation of a range of communications equipment. This equipment is designed to provide Cabinet and the office of the Prime Minister with real-time access to sensitive and classified information.

You will also be required to accompany official travelling parties overseas and domestically to ensure information security and secure communications support is on hand. Further, staff are required to undertake ad-hoc after hours work and participate in an on-call roster.

Due to the sensitivity of the role, the successful candidate must hold, or be able to obtain, a Top Secret (Positive Vetting) clearance. A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in providing technical security support;
• Experience operating secure government ICT systems;
• The ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders;
• Excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritise competing and urgent tasks;
• A proven track record of delivering outcomes and well-developed problem-solving skills; and
• Self-motivation, Professionalism and be a personable individual with a strong commitment to service delivery.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
• The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required

Positive Vetting

How to apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEDT Monday 4 November 2024.

As part of your application you will need to provide:

• Your resume (maximum three pages)
• A ‘one page pitch’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.

You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Officer

Tim Beard on (02) 6271 5672 or tim.beard@pmc.gov.au

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.