Description:
About our team
The Security Team is part of the Business Services Branch which sits within the Corporate Division. We have a number of staff spread across multiple locations and whilst you may work remotely, you are part of a larger team that are always available to offer support and guidance. We are responsible for providing accurate, timely security advice and working with other teams across the department to ensure the security of our people, information and assets.
What you’ll be doing
The Security Coordinator position provides critical support to senior Commonwealth and Government officials. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Security, and is primarily responsible for operations of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet facilities within the Melbourne Commonwealth Parliamentary Office.
This role includes the provision of bespoke information security solutions and the operation of a range of communications equipment designed to provide Cabinet and the office of the Prime Minister with real-time access to sensitive and classified information.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders, have excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritise competing and at times urgent tasks. This position requires a self-motivated, professional and personable individual with a strong commitment to service delivery. The successful applicant will also be required to update and maintain standard operating procedures for restricted work spaces and ensure procedures are being correctly adhered to.
The role requires staff to have the ability to undertake ad-hoc after-hours work, and occasional domestic travel may be required.
Due to the sensitivity of the role, the successful candidate must hold, or be able to obtain, a Top Secret (Positive Vetting) clearance.
The role is based in the Melbourne CBD and the successful applicant must be able to attend the office within a reasonable time frame. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right applicant.
Why you’re the ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate will have:
· Excellent time-management skills and be able to prioritise competing and urgent tasks
· The ability to communicate to a wide range of stakeholders
· A proven track record of delivering outcomes
· Self-motivation
· Professionalism and be a personable individual with a strong commitment to service delivery
· Well-developed problem-solving skills
· Experience in providing security support, electronic access control systems.
A good understanding of security risk management and previous Sensitive Information Facility management experience would be advantageous.
Flexibility arrangements
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.
Eligibility
· To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
· The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
· The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 23 February 2025 at 11:30pm AEDT.