- Classification: APS Level 4
- Salary: $77,154 - $83,775 plus service allowance
- Location: Canberra
The National Anti-Corruption Commission
The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.
Working with us
This is an exciting time to join the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). We are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service.
NACC staff work in a complex and energetic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical.
Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions.
About this opportunity
The NACC has a Security Officer role available for immediate filling in Canberra. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.
About the role
Under the direction of the Senior Security Officer, the Security Officer supports all functions of the management of the NACC’s protective security measures, including functions and arrangements as required be the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and will support the management of the physical security of the NACC’s properties.
Key activities
The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Senior Security Officer.
Key activities of this position include:
- Supporting the agencies on-boarding process for employees and contractors.
- Contribute to the review and ongoing maintenance of security clearances with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
- Providing guidance to staff and developing instructional materials on all aspects of protective security, including supporting the delivery of security awareness training.
- Supporting security investigations in response to any security breaches or incidents.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement in support of the management of the NACC’s facilities and properties.
- Contributing to the management of all electronic security systems across the Commission including CCTV, electronic access control, and key management systems.
- Providing support to the Commission’s guard force across all locations.
- Participate in an on-call after-hours roster which may include after-hours attendance.
The NACC is a small agency. In addition to these activities, from time to time you may be asked to undertake tasks that are outside your usual span of duties but that are within the range of your capabilities. Supporting one another in this way provides opportunities for exposure across the agency and is an integral part of the NACC’s positive workplace culture.
Eligibility
Employment with the NACC is subject to the following conditions:
- Citizenship – applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- Security clearance – this is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The occupant of this position will be required to undergo and maintain a security clearance to Negative Vetting 2.
- Suitability assessment - the NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character. They must undergo a rigorous pre-employment suitability screening process that can be intrusive in nature including (but is not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police and financial checks.
- Probation - a probation period will apply to a recent ongoing engagement in the Australian Public Service.
We encourage applications from the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.
Contacts
The key duties of this position and capabilities required are listed in the Information Pack. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Jack on (02) 60203 8084.
For assistance with the online application system, please email recruitment@nacc.gov.au.
Applications Close
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 11:30pm (AEDT).
Information pack - APS4 Security Officer
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Information pack - APS4 Security Officer
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