Risk and Security Officer

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate and affordable, and to support best practice management and use of blood products in Australia.

Job Context

This role is part of a small team with responsibilities that include risk and security compliance and advice. 

As the Risk and Security Officer, you will coordinate regular updates to the Agency’s risk management framework and related reports and coordinate input to biannual whole of government surveys and reports to the Audit and Risk Committee. Under guidance of the Agency Security Advisor, you will assist with security policy updates and advice, and with maintaining the business continuity plan.

We are looking for applicants who are able, or have potential, to perform at the APS 6 classification level and willing to learn the specifics of this role. You will have good written and verbal communication skills, be able to engage with different stakeholders and have the ability to interpret Commonwealth guidelines

Demonstrated experience is not necessary for this role. You will be provided with support and training to develop further.

Primary Job Purpose

Although not exhaustive, the purpose and responsibilities of this position may require you to:

1. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team;
2. Assist in coordinating reporting requirements;
3. Prepare papers, reports, briefs, minutes, presentations and correspondence;
4. Undertake analysis of reports, data and proposals to formulate recommendations;
5. Build effective relationships and achieve negotiation outcomes with stakeholders; and
6. Contribute to the NBA organisational strategy and promote a collaborative workplace culture.

For further information about this vacancy and instructions on on how to address the selection criteria, see the Job Description below. To apply, please submit your CV, response to the selection criteria (1000 words limit) and a completed NBA Coversheet (available here: Working at the National Blood Authority | National Blood Authority).

Job Description - APS 6 Risk and Security Officer National Blood Authority.docx

Job Description - APS 6 Risk and Security Officer National Blood Authority.pdf