Cyber Communications and Awareness Coordinator

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 135603

 

Location

ACT 

 

 Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $80,748.00 and $87,572.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Heather Buckler-Jones on (02) 6198 7239 or heather.buckler-jones@homeaffairs.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 13/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 2 immediate position/s. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About our team

 

Cyber Engagement and Delivery section within Cyber Risk Services branch provides communication and awareness, and education and training products and campaigns for the Department. These services are a critical function to prevent cyber security incidents and enable Home Affairs employees to make informed decisions about their behaviour in this interconnected cyber environment. The section also provides holistic cyber security reporting in order to support evidence based and intelligence informed decision making at strategic, operational and tactical levels.

 

The Cyber Communications and Awareness team's role is to increase organisational cyber security awareness to protect the department through the culture piece of the Cyber Security Resilience Strategy and Roadmap. This is achieved through raising awareness about cyber security issues and events across the department through proactive and reactive communications pieces, and informative presentations to groups and individuals across the department.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

• Experience or interest in communications.
• Experience or interest in cyber security.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

• Drafting informative and accurate communications piece discussing cyber security topics.
• Assisting in all communication campaigns and strategy development. This includes assisting in the delivery and implementation of associated activities and content curation for channels such as the website, direct email communication, social media, consultation and events
• Working with graphic designers internal and external to the team for branch branding.
• Assisting with curating material supporting online events and sponsorships, education programs and campaigns
• Undertake content author responsibilities, including management of image library and stock photography

 

How to apply 

 

Please provide a one-page statement addressing the selection criteria and use relevant examples to provide a  statement about how your skills, abilities and experience meet the job requirements. Include why you are interested in working for the branch/department, and why you are interested in this particular role.

 

Seletion Criteria: 

• Communicates with Influence
•  Productive Working Relationships
•  Demonstrates Professional or Technical Proficiency

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 135603 in the document footer.

 

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

 

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

 
In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

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Diversity and inclusion

 

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

Internal applicants with technical enquiries can log a ticket through the Support Connect portal, send an email or call us

 

• Lodge an enquiry through the Support Connect Portal
• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

 

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

 

Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

 

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.