About our team The Critical Infrastructure Security Policy Branch has a focus on driving two way collaboration with industry through the Trusted Information Sharing Network, with international partners including through the Critical 5, and through various communication methods. This strong focus on collaboration and engagement ensures critical infrastructure entities have the tools, advice and intelligence they need to make their networks and entities secure. The Branch leads some elements of critical infrastructure policy issues on behalf of the Group, including driving wide ranging reforms to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 and delivering the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy. We are very focussed on partnerships with industry and we work hand in hand with the owners of Australia's critical infrastructure to ensure resilience. Positions may be across one of our five Sections: The Critical Infrastructure Strategic Policy Section leads policy reform and the implementation and administration of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act). It leads critical infrastructure policy issues on behalf of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre and assists stakeholders to implement their obligations under the SOCI Act, including the development and maintenance of guidance material. The Independent Review into the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 Section will be managing the engagement of an Independent Reviewer to examine the operation, effectiveness and implications of the SOCI Act and establishing and managing a secretariate to support the reviewer. The Critical Infrastructure Strategy and Guidance Section is responsible for strategic engagement with expert advisory groups for forums, provides policy guidance for industry on the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, and manages some tools and programs related to critical infrastructure. The Communication and Coordination Section designs and delivers communication material to support critical infrastructure owners and operators effectively manage risk to their systems, assets, and operations. The section is also responsible for engagement with international partners on critical infrastructure policy, including through the Critical 5. The Trusted Information Sharing Section engages with industry and manages the platform to support government-industry collaboration, through the Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN) which is the Australian Government's primary industry engagement mechanism to enhance the security and resilience of critical infrastructure. Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force Our ideal candidate Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. Ability to develop and deliver complex policy advice. Or the ability to develop, manage and deliver programs of work and projects including assisting with the identification of its requirements, scope and objectives. Experience in managing stakeholder engagement and stakeholder networks. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. Ability to respond to evolving national security challenges in a changing environment. The key duties of the position include Duties and responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of a position will be dependent on the section that successful applicants are placed into, but broadly the duties and responsibilities of an APS 6 in the Branch include: Support engagement with industry partners, building and maintaining strong relationships. Manage the delivery of programs, projects and other activities relevant to policy priorities. Manage engagement functions such as secretariat duties, the management of stakeholder forums and stakeholder communications. Contribute to the development of policy to reform the SOCI Act, which may include developing legislative amendments, drafting new rules and providing advice on how the SOCI Act should be applied in practice - predominately in the Strategic Guidance and Strategic Policy sections. Proactively engage with client facing areas at a local level and support them by providing advice and guidance. Additional information Desirable but not essential - legal background/qualifications are desirable for roles offered in the Strategic Guidance and Strategic Policy sections.
