📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769539
- Agency: Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Job Title: Agency Security Officer
- Position Number: 3021-2026-1
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Monday 08 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Belconnen ACT, Melbourne VIC, Pyrmont NSW
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $99,734 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Flexible;Hybrid (Flexible working arrangements such as working from)
About Australian Communications and Media Authority
The , under the direction of the Agency Security Advisor, is responsible Agency Security Officer
for protecting personnel, information, and assets by identifying, assessing, and managing security
risks and threats specific to eSafety.
The role also supports compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF),
including reporting on personnel and physical security, and assists in the coordination,
implementation, and testing of emergency management procedures. This includes ensuring that
security policies, procedures, and documentation remain current and aligned with government and
legislative requirements.
In addition, the position is responsible for administering and managing security clearance
processes, including handling clearance applications, monitoring ongoing suitability, and liaising
with stakeholders under the direction of the ACMA Agency Security Advisor to support a secure
operating environment.
Duties
- Assessing and managing threats to personnel, assets, and workplaces.
- Liaising with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and other relevant authorities.
- Managing and administering security clearance processes.
- Providing security advice, briefings, and incident reporting.
- Supporting PSPF compliance and reporting requirements.
- Coordinating emergency management procedures and exercises.
- Maintaining and updating security policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and
- service providers.
- Contributing to process improvement and continuous enhancement of security practices.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible for employment with the ACMA, applicants must be Australian citizens.
- The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security
- or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. More information on the Clearance
- security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting
- website. Agency (AGSVA)
How to Apply
Position Contact Andrew Cosentini, 0418 541 563
Agency Recruitment Site https://www.acma.gov.au/careers
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies