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Information Assurance Officer

Duties:

Under broad direction:

1. Implement and develop direct automated information systems security policy, management and procedures of the work conducted within the facility at DSTO Melbourne.
2. Play an active role in the security management of various NACC related DSTO activities located at Fishermans Bend, including the development of security awareness procedures and programs including mentoring of junior and senior management on security matters.
3. Develop and deliver complex Information Systems solutions for the NACC project at DSTO Melbourne to ensure the achievement of information integrity, accountability, availability, non-repudiation and confidentiality.
4. Prepare plans, procedures, conduct briefings and presentations regarding complex security issues.
5. Liaise with ADF elements and non-Defence clients in relation to enhanced National Security outcomes.
6. As required, represent NACC at the international and national forums.
7. Provide financial accountability for NACC funded and externally funded security activities.
8. Liaise, where appropriate, with ADF elements involved in National Security operations.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the DSTO supervisor or by the NACC Security Director.

All employees, no matter what their duties, have an obligation to assist less experienced employees, who may be above, equal to or below their own classification level. Defence employees must demonstrate exemplary standards of integrity, professionalism and probity at all times in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Professional contact:

Further enquiries about the position can be made to Ms Penny Clarke on 03 9626 8697 or penny.clarke@defence.gov.au

Information Pack and Personal Particulars Form: An Information Pack and Personal Particulars form is available on this page under Attachments.  Candidates should read the Information Pack to ensure that they are aware of all the requirements of the position.  Candidates are required to submit a completed Personal Particulars form with their application. 

For information on how to address the selection criteria, go to: http://www.defence.gov.au/apscareers/howtoapply.htm

Send applications to:

Email your Microsoft Word format application to:

victasjobs@defence.gov.au

It is important when emailing your application that you quote the job reference number and your name eg. DSTO/31178 – “Your Name” in the subject line so your application can be passed to the relevant selection panel co-ordinator for further consideration and action.

It is important when emailing your application that you quote the job reference number and your name eg. DSTO/31178 – “Your Name” in the so your application can be passed to the relevant selection panel co-ordinator for further consideration and action.

IMPORTANT: Your application needs to be received by the recruitment unit by no later than 5pm, Thursday 19th November 2009.

Australian Public Service conditions apply. Applicants should be Australian citizens or eligible and willing to apply for citizenship. Defence embraces workplace equity and diversity principles.