APS 6 Technical Security Officer

  • Category: Government Job Alert
  • Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 24K to 35K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Full job description
Are you a scientist, engineer or tradesperson considering a career change that will see you travelling the world and developing a new and unique technical skill set?

Do you like to tinker with gadgets? Do you enjoy puzzles and games? Do you have a thirst for learning new things? Do you get bored sitting at a desk all day?

DFAT is looking for curious problem-solvers with trade, engineering, electronics, radio frequency communications or science qualifications to undertake technical security roles. We have vacancies at APS4/5, APS6, and EL1 levels ranging from junior roles through to management positions.

As a Technical Security Officer working in the Technical Security, Safehand and Diplomatic Mail Section (TSS) the department will invest in your training and continuous professional development to equip you with the skills to conduct vulnerability inspections and counter technical threats against DFAT’s global network. Extensive travel is required and you will need to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Privileged Access (TSPA) clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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