Security Officer, Protective Security

The Team

The Command Centre and Protective Security section supports the AEC’s operational resilience by delivering a coordinated, risk based protective security capability. The section is responsible for ensuring the AEC meets its protective security obligations and for providing authoritative advice to support sound decision making

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Key functions include security governance and policy implementation, personnel security and security clearances, incident reporting and investigation, physical and access security management, and the design and delivery of security awareness and training initiatives. The section works collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to promote a positive security culture, manage security risks, and protect the AEC’s people, assets and operations, underpinning public confidence in Australia’s electoral syste

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The AEC is committed to the APS values of being impartial, committed to service, accountable, respectful and ethic

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The Opportu

nity

The Security Officer role supports the delivery of protective security outcomes with a strong focus on personnel security and employment suitability. The position contributes to the assessment, management and monitoring of workforce integrity risks across the employment lifecycle, in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (P

SPF).

This position is Canberra-based and requires regular on-site attendance to meet operational and stakeholder engagement requirements. Flexible or remote working arrangements are limited. The successful candidate will be required to be based in Canberra for the duration of the

role.

To excel you’l

• l have:Experience working in protective security, personnel security, employment suitability, workforce integrity, or a closely related f
• unction.Working knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), particularly personnel security requirements, or the ability to quickly develop this kn
• owledge.Experience supporting pre-employment screening, suitability checks or vetting processes, including handling and reviewing sensitive personal info
• rmation.Ability to identify basic personnel security or integrity risks and escalate matters appropriately in line with procedures and g
• uidance.Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate documentation, records and recommen
• dations.Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or protected information with discretion and professionalism, while working within established policies and procedures while exercising sound ju
• dgement.Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work constructively with HR, security and business stake

holders.

• DesirableExperience supporting ongoing suitability, workforce monitoring and integrity review a
• ctivities.Exposure to insider risk, integrity or misconduct matters within a government or regulated en
• vironment.Experience liaising with central vetting agencies or supporting clearance sponsorship and management
• processes.Experience maintaining registers, tracking tools or case management systems related to personnel security or su
• itability.Understanding of how personnel security interacts with fraud, misconduct, cyber or broader protective security
• functions.Experience contributing to process improvement, guidance or procedural updates in a security or integrit

y context.