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Security Administration Officer
Location: Barton, ACT
About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for security and administration? We are seeking a Security Administration Officer to join a high-performing team supporting national security processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply now to be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and service excellence.
Security Administration Officer
| Job title : | Security Administration Officer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-05-21 |
| Duration : | 1.0 HOUR |
| Job Reference : | V-52663 |
| Contact name : | Kara-Mia Le |
| Contact email : | karamial@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 7 hours ago |
Location: Barton, ACT
- Full-Time | 12-Month Contract (with possible 12-month extension)
- NV1 Security Clearance Required
- APS 5 Equivalent Level
About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for security and administration? We are seeking a Security Administration Officer to join a high-performing team supporting national security processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage security clearance administration processes
- Process criminal records checks and clearance applications
- Respond to internal and external queries via email
- Liaise with stakeholders to progress and finalise clearance processes
- Maintain and update internal systems and records
- Provide policy and procedural advice on security clearance requirements
- Prepare documentation and compliance reports
- Support front-desk client services and assist with internal security processes
- Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and assist with policy-related projects
- Conduct file reviews in accordance with legislative requirements
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Sound judgement and attention to detail
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Ability to interpret and apply policy in a practical context
- Certificate III or IV in Government (Security Vetting/PERSEC)
- Knowledge of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework
- Experience in processing security clearance applications
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory
- NV1 Security Clearance must be held prior to commencement
- Limited work-from-home flexibility due to the nature of the role
- No overtime permitted
- Work in a secure and structured environment
- Contribute to national security outcomes
- Gain valuable experience in government security administration
- Competitive hourly rate aligned with APS 5 equivalent
Apply now to be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and service excellence.