The Information & Security Branch consists of Records Management, Information Communication Technology (ICT) & Security professionals who work to provide services, resources and tools to enhance the Mint’s digital operations and security.

The Business Support Officer, under general direction of the Chief Information and Security Officer (CI&SO) is responsible for the management of ICT procurement and providing administrative support to the Information & Security Branch. The Business Support Officer collaborates with stakeholders in the Information and Security Branch and Finance teams to ensure the delivery and governance of both business-as-usual and project level procurements and associated record requirements for the Information and Security Branch.

The Business Support Officer provides administrative support to the CI&SO including notification of important communications directed to the CI&SO or to ICT purchasing mailboxes, assistance with management of appointments and Calanders, minute taking and coordination with other branches including the Executive.

The duties of this position include:

1. Providing financial management support to the ICT branch including:
• Coordinating quotations for products and services;
• Assisting with management of the budget and tracking expenditure;
• Advising on ICT procurement requirements; and
• Managing purchase orders and processing invoices.
2. Assisting in the creation of contract documents using templates and providing contract management support to the branch.
3. Creating expenditure business cases to support and document procurement requirements.
4. Networking and negotiation with vendors to ensure value for money in procurement processes.
5. Assisting when required with telephone reception duties for the Service Desk including the logging of requests.
6. Providing administration assistance to the CI&SO as required.

Security clearance
This position requires a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

How to apply

Please submit your application by 11:30pm on 25 May 2025. You will need to upload:

• A current resume
• A one-page-pitch that describes how your skills meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the position description

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Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact John Cock (02) 6202 8753