* $99,733 - $112,431 + up to 15.4% Superannuation. (Includes scheduled March 2026 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024. Applicants commencing prior to the pay increase will be appointed within the pay range of $95,187 - $108,734)
* Darwin - NT
The Role
You will lead a small, integrated team of communication security (COMSEC) experts, and be accountable for the provision of ICT service requirements with a high degree of autonomy. Your role will be critical to ensure the cryptographic support requirements of the 1st Brigade are met effectively and reliably.
As the COMSEC Account Manager, you will engage proactively with key stakeholders to identify, anticipate and address organisational needs and expectations. This includes providing technical, professional and policy advice, as well as contributing to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:
* Management of the COMSEC team; providing clear direction, leadership, tasking and supervision of ADF personnel.
* Maintaining an excellent understanding of COMSEC and Defence Security policies; including the Defence Communications Security Procedures, Defence Security Principles Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework and Australian Communications Security Instruction series.
* Managing and participating in the COMSEC on-call roster to deliver effective, high-readiness 24-hour support.
* Operating and managing Australian Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI) and COMSEC Accounting, Distribution and Records System (CARDS) accounts, completing all routine and mandatory tasks as required by policy to maintain compliance.
* Applying advanced COMSEC accounting practices including; issuing keying material, managing EDRs, administering SF153s, CARDS accounting, using local issue procedures, conducting security checks, and coordinating domestic and overseas ACM movements in accordance with policy.
* Conducting routine COMSEC inspections across supported elements, providing assistance, guidance, and training where appropriate.
* Delivering mandatory COMSEC annual training, including pre and post deployment training to unit personnel.
* Management of COMSEC incidents, including reporting, investigation, escalation and ongoing monitoring.
* Developing, delivering and maintaining COMSEC briefings for the unit and supported elements.
About our Team
The 1st Brigade Communications Security team operates a dedicated COMSEC facility within the 1st Combat Signal Regiment Headquarters and High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment storage facilities across the brigade.
Reporting directly to the 1st Brigade Chief of Staff, the team provides cryptographic support to Headquarters 1st Brigade, Direct Command Units and several other units under existing Memorandums of Agreement. The team plays a critical role in ensuring Defence’s information assurance requirements are maintained across training activities, capability trials and operational activities.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in Communications Security (COMSEC) and a broad understanding of Communications and Information Systems (CIS) capability. They will be highly self-motivated and capable of ensuring the successful delivery of COMSEC in support within high-tempo operational and training environments.
The candidate must demonstrate the personal attributes required to organise, support, advise and lead a specialised team of COMSEC professionals. This includes displaying integrity, strong communications skills, sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently when required.
The successful candidate will have previously held the position of COMSEC Account Manager or Assistant COMSEC Account Manager and will have experience operating the AKMI capability in the role of a Key Operations Account Manager.
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