APS 5 - Security Advisor 

APS Level 5
$78,143 - $83,700 (plus Super)
Williamtown - NSW

The Role
Surveillance and Control System Program Office (S&CSPO), based at RAAF Base Williamtown has an opportunity for a Security Advisor to join their team. Operating in an integrated environment comprising of Military, Australian Public Servants and Major Service Providers the role is accountable, under limited direction to the Executive Officer, for security management. 

In this role you will have the opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to:     

• Develop and maintain security policies, plans and procedures in line with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Regulate, monitor and report on S&CSPO's security, conduct security threat & risk assessments, and promote security awareness.
• Administer security compliance across S&CSPO's acquisition, sustainment and business teams.
• Manage security incidents and conduct, facilitate or assist in investigations.

About our Team
The Security Advisor position is housed within the Program Systems Office (PSO) of the Surveillance and Control Systems Program Office (S&CSPO) located at RAAF Base Williamtown.
The PSO supports both major and minor acquisition projects, sustainment activities and their supporting systems.          

S&CSPO provides a working environment that offers challenging work, flexibility to be innovative, and the guidance and support that that you need to succeed.

Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Experience with security management and the ability to interpret legislation, policy and procedures.
• Experience in effectively and efficiently delivering outcomes for the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for liaison with all levels of military, civilian and contracting personnel.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and achieve shared objectives.
• Trustworthiness, transparency with the highest levels of integrity.
• Confidence and professionalism when engaging with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Self-motivated, self- initiating and solutions focussed.          

APS Employees within Defence receive a number of entitlements, opportunities and benefits such as:

• Performance-related salary progression;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• Standard hours of 37.5 hours per week;
• Negotiated flexible work arrangements;
• Ongoing training and development;
• Annual leave of 20 days per year;
• Personal/carers leave of 15 days per year;
• An additional day of leave per calendar year in addition to regular leave;
• Christmas stand down (a paid break during the Christmas and New Year period in addition to regular leave);
• A range of Parental and Reservist leave;
• A number of Health, Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion networks; and
• Defence Employee Assistance Program provided by Converge International.

Application Closing Date: Monday 30 January 2023

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/09245/22 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C2A16B57-EA94-5EF0-E658-C9316B4F309C.