$115,899 - $130,733 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Russell - ACT The Role Special Access Program Branch, the Defence national office for Special Access Program (SAP) provides opportunity for a challenging career in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will enjoy working with a dynamic team, engaging with diverse stakeholders, using initiative to solve problems, and developing advice for senior leaders.
Roles include: Plan and conduct SAP security compliance audits, providing reports and recommendations.
Guide organisations through SAP Facility (Zone 5) certification and accreditation for fixed and deployable facilities.
Provide security education and staff assistance visits for organisations.
Lead and manage the provision of protective security advice to stakeholders to support the implementation of security policies, practices and procedures fostering a risk aware positive security culture.
You will have exposure to a diverse range of activities, through all stages of the SAP lifecycle.
We will provide you with flexibility in how you do your work, and will support you in your professional development.
About our Team The SAP Branch within Force Integration Division is responsible for managing Defence's SAP framework.
As part of the Security Compliance Directorate, you will work in a joint supportive environment that is outcomes focused and provides technically complex and challenging opportunities.
The environment is professional with dedicated teammates who are accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and quality requirements.
The team is responsible for SAP facility accreditation, compliance inspections and SAP Information system authorisation.
You will share your expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced colleagues.
You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions that include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.
Defence provides a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions.
Subject to conditions, this position may also attract an additional Individual Flexibility Arrangement.
Our Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have security knowledge and experience in the fields of physical and personnel security.
Experience in zone 5 and working with compartments is desirable.
They will be able to work closely security professionals in other government agencies, Defence and industry.
You will: Be able to provide sound and relevant security advice that is compliant with policy and risk aware.
Through the compliance function you will support external engagement with defence and industry to build national capability.
Also be able to mentor and develop other team members and stakeholders to influence protective security outcomes through tailoring communication style and language according to the audience's level of knowledge, skill and experience.
Have strong written communications is also desirable for writing reports and presentations.
Successful candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain, a Top secret Positive Vetting security Clearance.
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