Assistant Director/Communications Intelligence Security Officer

• Executive Level 1
• Canberra, ACT
• $129,477 - $143,099 + 15.4% superannuation

About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role
As an Assistant Director at the Department of Education, you will….

Be part of an ambitious team committed to strengthening the Department of Education’s security culture. You will make a meaningful impact by applying your expertise to align security risks, priorities and initiatives with the department’s strategic objectives. By enhancing security standards, processes, and practices, you will help build a resilient and security-conscious organisation capable of confidently navigating evolving threats and future challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO) function in the department by enforcing communications policies, procedures and controls and provide oversight to classified communications.
• Support the department to uplift its security posture by developing and maintaining security and business continuity policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with Australian government security guidelines, and the operational environment of the department.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.
• As a key member of the Security leadership team, manage a team of security professionals, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for development.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:

• Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
• Upload your Resume
• Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.

Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Positive Vetting or TS/PA security clearance.