Classification
APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 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 a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.
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
The Executive Government Security Section within PM&C plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the Australian Executive Government.
The Technical Security Team provides daily support to Executive Government, as well as implements bespoke solutions to support the security requirements of the Prime Minister and broader Cabinet operations.
What you will do
The Technical Security Team is based out of the Parliament House Briefing Room and daily duties involve supporting the smooth running of the room. This includes operating communications equipment and supporting the broader security requirements of the room.
Team members are also responsible for the provision of bespoke technical security solutions to allow Cabinet and the office of the Prime Minister with real-time access to information and communications systems.
Successful applicants will be required to accompany official travelling parties overseas and domestically to ensure information security and secure communications support is available. Staff are also required to undertake ad-hoc after-hours work and participate in an on-call roster.
Due to the sensitivity of the role, successful applicants must hold, or be able to obtain, a Top Secret (Privileged Access) security clearance.
A merit pool will be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.
What you will bring
Some of the skills and qualities our ideal candidate will bring to the role, includes:
- Experience providing technical security support
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Experience operating secure government ICT systems
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Understanding of and experience delivering security risk management best practice
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The ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders
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Excellent time-management skills and able to prioritise urgent and competing tasks
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A proven track record of delivering outcomes
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Self-motivated, professional and personable 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 by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
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The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
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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 AEST on Sunday 28 June.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
- Your resume (maximum three pages)
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A ‘one page pitch (no more than 650 words)’ 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
[email protected]
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.
