GAZ - EL1 - ACT - Security Advisor - Classified Systems

Job Details

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 142409

Location

ACT

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $121,755.00 and $139,450.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Patrick Robson - Classified.Systems.Governance@homeaffairs.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

Applications close on 23/11/2026 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

Technology | Enterprise Technology Services | Technology Operations & Support | Classified Systems

The Classified Systems Delivery (CSD) Section within the Technology Group delivers, operates, and supports classified Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services that enable critical national security, border protection, and whole-of-government operations across Australian government organisations.

CSD is a multidisciplinary team comprised of resources across numerous ICT disciplines, including server, network, compute, storage, cryptographic, deployable, and desktop solutions.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

• Significant skills and experience in Australian Government ICT and Physical Security policy
• Experience working in a multi-agency environment with shared ICT services
• Experience or exposure to managing Communications security (COMSEC) equipment
• Very good all-round communications skills
• Team oriented.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manages the implementation of and adherence to Australian Government security policy, processes, and procedures for Department of Home Affairs and Whole-of-Government partners using CSD delivered ICT
• Leads and manages security advice, training, audit and compliance activities to assure CSD delivered ICT
• Monitors changes to ICT environments to remove or reduce security risks to CSD delivered ICT, and information
• Monitors, tracks and controls CSD protective security risks, provides detailed risk reporting, reviews and endorses Protective and ICT Risk Management Plans
• Participates in planning and supports ICT and facilities design, implementation (install, refresh and uplift) and audit activities.

Additional information

• Demonstrated understanding of Australian Government security policies including the PSPF and ISM
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply security policies, processes and procedures to operational environments, working accommodation, ICT facilities and infrastructure
• Demonstrated understanding and recent experience with risk management, assessment and reporting
• Extensive recent experience supporting secure government ICT systems
• Formal risk management training.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 23/11/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role
• Why you are interested in the role
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to deliver this role.

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 142409 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

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Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

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