Security Practioner – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770591
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Security Practioner
- Position Number: ARMY/03752/26
- Classification: APS Level 3
- Closing Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Kapooka NSW
- Future Merit Locations: Kapooka
- Salary: $72,275 – $79,635
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The 1st Recruit Training Battalion (1 RTB) plays a crucial role in the Army, overseeing the training
and administration of new recruits and their staff. Comprising a diverse team of military personnel,
APS members, and contractors, the battalion collaborates effectively to support and enhance the
capabilities of the ADFAs a Security Advisor within the Security Vetting team at Headquarters 1
RTB. You will provide vital security vetting administrative support to the recruits and staff,
contributing to the safety and security of Defence, the Australian Government, and the
community.
Our team offers a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment, surrounded by talented and
supportive colleagues. Beyond the broader Defence Values, we place a strong emphasis on trust,
effective communication, respectful teamwork, flexibility, initiative and ownership. Defence is
committed to assisting its employees with flexible office arrangements. This position is primarily
on-site, but after successfully completing probation, training, and demonstrating proficiency in the
required skills, candidates may have the opportunity to periodically work remotely, in line with the
1 RTB training schedule.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking motivated, adaptable individuals with strong organisational and interpersonal skills
to join a fast-paced and challenging environment. The ideal candidate should be able to follow
established policies and procedures to resolve a range of predictable and unpredictable
scenarios.
Our ideal candidate will be able to:
Manage workloads, adjust priorities, and achieve results within defined time frames.
Cultivate productive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders,
contributing to solutions and goals of the organisation.
Display strong communication skills, showing empathy and cultural sensitivity, and
effectively discuss personal and sensitive information while maintaining privacy.
Adapt their communication style and language to suit the audience’s level of knowledge,
skills and experience.
Work independently, pay attention to detail, and respond positively and flexibly to change.
Demonstrate a good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word, Outlook,
Excel).
Duties
- The Role
- The APS 3 Security Practitioner works within the Security Vetting team, collaborating daily with
- Military members to support the Army’s newest soldiers and staff at the 1st Recruit Training
- Battalion (1 RTB). This role is essential in facilitating a smooth transition from civilian to military life
- or between postings. The Security Vetting team is responsible for maintaining, administering and
- managing all aspects of security vetting administration for recruits and staff.
- The successful applicant will undertake a number of key duties including, but not limited to:
- Manage, prepare and coordinate accurate and timely security vetting administration in
- support of recruit training within the Battalion.
- Deliver security information sessions and lessons to large groups.
- Administer and maintain accurate personnel security vetting administration records.
- Provide security officer and security vetting support to the 1 RTB Security Vetting Manager,
- recruits and Battalion staff.
- Provide an ability to step in as a redundancy for the 1 RTB Security Vetting Manager as
- required.
- Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders from differing backgrounds including civilians,
- contractors and Military members.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Mark Kells, 02 5942 9560
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=BF7E842D-8FFA-3528-CBEB-ED0A71C85
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