APS 6 - Air Mobility Group Deputy Communications System Officer

The Role

As deputy to the COMSO, you will manage a diverse team of cyber, communications and information security staff and lead the delivery of information security and cyber governance, risk management and compliance programs. You will lead the management of Air Mobility Group (AMG) Government Special Access Program Security Officer (GSSO) obligations and experience with these aspects is essential.

The DCOMSO delivers to CDRAMG assurance of Air Mobility enterprise capabilities inclusive of Operational Technologies and Information Technologies. As a Security Specialist the applicant is to perform and achieve complex information security work.

They will :

• Be accountable to provide guidance / implement compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and policy requirements.
• Provide detailed information security technical, professional and policy advice, undertake complex work and contribute to strategic planning.
• Be a team coach or lead a team.
• Exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work outcomes.
• Have considerable level of stakeholder engagement.
• Be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve outcomes.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines / classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

Air Mobility Group (AMG) operate six aircraft types in a range of roles covering air logistics support, airborne operations, and air-to-air refuelling. We also support a range of tasks including aero-medical evacuation missions, along with search and rescue.

Flying squadrons within AMG are located at RAAF Bases Richmond, Amberley and Defence Establishment Fairbairn. Headquarters Air Mobility Group at RAAF Base Richmond administers No. 84 Wing and No. 86 Wing, along with the Air Mobility Control Centre and Air Mobility Training and Development Unit.

The AMG A6 team is a small section comprised of military and civilian personnel located Richmond NSW and Amberley QLD. You will be a part of a team which supports this enterprise by providing timely, accurate information and operational technology security governance and advice.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate would have experience across aviation, military and information security risk management with a desire to enhance their professional and personal development through further education opportunities.

Candidates should possess the following skills :

• Experience in risk management with an understanding of information and operational technology legislation, policy and principles.
• Experience managing the requirements of Special Access Programs.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
• A flexible outcomes based approach while maintaining attention to detail.
• An interest in exploring innovative approaches to support and improve business processes.
• Ability to work autonomously, and as part of a team.
• A proactive nature.
• Able to think critically, is an active listener and is an effective communicator.
• Able to understand the value of partnerships, work in a collaborative team environment and achieve whole of enterprise objectives.
• Confident when engaging with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels of seniority.

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