The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Communications Security (COMSEC) staff are responsible for the receipt, custody, handling, accounting, distribution, safeguarding and destruction of all COMSEC material held on charge. All COMSEC accounts are required to be maintained in accordance with policy issued by Defence Cryptographic Management Directorate (DCMD) and Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). COMSEC staff are required to engage with relevant stakeholders to identify expectations and concerns and develop a clear understanding of the issues to achieve outcomes. The position is responsible for such activities as:
* Defence Secret Network support services;
* Support JCG High Assurance Cryptographic infrastructure;
* Support Defence and Defence Industry High Assurance Cryptographic infrastructure;
* Equipment installation, maintenance, repair and removal;
* Perform cryptographic accounting; re-key duties, checks and destructions;
* Manage material & equipment spares and future holdings;
* Conduct Annual Audits, inspections, and group activities;
* Provide Support to COMSEC Incident Reporting and Investigations;
* Perform accounting processes, procedures and audits associated with COMSEC devices and material
Note: This position is expected to participate in an on call 24/7 support roster in support of delivering our COMSEC Services. This is remunerated through out of hours restriction allowance.
Note: There are currently two vacant positions - one located at RAAF Richmond with the other located at RAAF Williamtown
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created through this process and will remain active for 18 months from the date of this advertisement. The merit pool may be used to fill future ongoing and non ongoing vacancies with similar duties, at various locations across localised regions or nationally.
About our Team
The Directorate of Regional ICT Services (DRICTS) acts as the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) representative for all ICT products and services delivered to Defence regional bases and sites across Australia and internationally. The Directorate is specifically responsible for Deskside Support Services, Audio Visual Support Services, End User Advocacy and Relationships, Regional Project Support, Communications Security Services (COMSEC) and Regional Assurance and Governance Services.
Our team comprises a mix of Australian Public Service (APS), Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Contracted personnel located across approximately 56 major Defence bases Australia wide. We also have an Overseas Region where opportunity exists for APS to rotate through the United States of America and England.
Our Culture is one that is driven by a \"One Team\" approach \"To be the most dedicated, trusted and proven Directorate in support of ICT Capability across Defence\"
Our Mission is to enable the war fighter by advocating for their ICT capability needs and improve the enterprise ICT experience across Defence.
Our Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates will have:
* Initiative and experience to analyse, plan, review and adjust priorities and work activities to meet business outcomes;
* Ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence providing detailed technical, operational, professional and procedural advice in relation to complex service level agreement and supplier management activities;
* Ability to plan and complete ICT service provision activities and tasks, selecting methods and resolving most of the issues that arise. They will be provided with assistance for the more complex issues.
* Stakeholder engagement and will be required to support the delivery of services in an outsourced environment to achieve outcomes;
* Continually improving the delivery of JCG Services to the end user though changing and adapting processes;
* Ensuring that the delivery of services by JCG meets agreed service quality levels Building and sustaining relationships, liaise with a range of stakeholders including other teams, peers and colleagues across Defence and other organisation;
* They will be accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development, in alignment with DRICTS commitment to empower and enable the workforce through mutual learning opportunities.
Eligibility
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers