Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Cyber Resilience
Job title Cyber Compliance Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 9 months
Salary $96,620 -$107,721 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 18/08/2025
Contact officer Sonia Peters on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Assist in the development and coordination of cyber security compliance management programs, services, projects and reporting to
support the Cyber Resilience unit and client agencies across cyber governance, risk and compliance activities.
Context statement
Cyber Resilience manage cyber security strategic policy and projects and intergovernmental relations; cyber security exercises and incident
consequence management coordination; cyber security awareness and training; and cyber governance risk and compliance.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to security clearance administration and governance, including maintaining administrative systems and standard operating
processes and procedural guidance, managing confidential employee information, registers and billing records; and reporting and
assurance activities to support regulatory and policy compliance.
1. Process AusCheck and administer other security clearance screening in accordance with standard operating procedures and work with
senior cyber security risk analysts to manage security risk assessments and reporting to governance committees.
1. Provide front-facing advice and support to client agencies and individuals in the administration of security clearances and related
policies and systems and stay abreast of regulatory changes to ensure provision of quality and contemporary advice.
1. Prepare or contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, agendas and meeting papers for various forums and research and
write technical or policy cyber security plans and documents.
1. Work with managers and colleagues to scope, plan and deliver cyber resilience projects as a project team member or for smaller
projects, as the project officer, including delivering security and compliance plans, policy guidance, documentation and other activities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in working effectively as part of a team and independently, including high level personal organisational skills
and initiative, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills for effective and professional communication; and
demonstrated competence in preparing and maintaining a range of documentation such as policy, guidelines, standard operating
processes, executive reports, governance papers and memorandum with high attention to detail.
1. Ability to analyse and interpret policy and regulations and demonstrate confidence in providing clear advice to clients and colleagues.
2. Knowledge of governance, risk management, audit, and project management processes and tools or ability to quickly acquire.
3. Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion and to exercise sound judgment in dealing with complex and
sensitive matters.
1. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practise,
accountability, impartiality, diverse and respect.
Desirable
1. Knowledge or experience of cyber security and security vetting and related Australian Government policies and regulations.
2. Formal Qualification (or working towards) in Government Security Vetting, ICT, Cyber Security, Business Administration, Project
Management or other qualification or equivalent.
Further information
The recommended applicant will require a criminal history check prior to commencement and must be willing to undergo a Baseline
National Security Clearance. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.