The Role

Our Communications Security (COMSEC) Officers will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a confident and approachable manner. You will be provided on the job training, as well as upskilling training opportunities.

Your administrative and organisational skills, along with your attention to detail will ensure the branch meets its Key Performance Indicators and Business Requirements.

ASD 4 COMSEC Officer

• Assist with the transportation of Cryptographic Controlled Items (CCI) by adhering to current security policy and guidelines.
• Assist with data entry input into COMSEC Accounting, Recording and Distribution System (CARDS).
• Assist with the management of and operate Australian Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI) system.
• Assist with formal message drafting on the Defence Formal Messaging System (Mercury).
• Assist with High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) operations by performing auditing, keying material and software updates.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
• Recognise when a COMSEC incident has occurred and report accordingly and take immediate action to limit damage.
• Establish and take action when security issues should be escalated to a higher level.

ASD 5 COMSEC Officer

• Assist with the transportation of Cryptographic Controlled Items (CCI) by adhering to current security policy and guidelines.
• Assist with the management of and operate COMSEC Accounting, Recording and Distribution System (CARDS).
• Assist with the management of and operate Australian Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI) system.
• Assist with the management of and operate Defence Formal Messaging System (Mercury).
• Assist with the management of High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) by conducting keying material and software updates.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
• Recognise when a COMSEC incident has occurred and report accordingly and take immediate action to limit damage.
• Establish and take action when security issues should be escalated to a higher level.

ASD 6 COMSEC Officer

• Management of safehand process for Cryptographic Controlled Items (CCI) by adhering to current security policy and guidelines.
• Manage and operate the COMSEC Accounting, Recording and Distribution System (CARDS) on behalf of the Cryptographic Operations team.
• Manage and operate the Australian Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI) system on behalf of the Cryptographic Operations team.
• Assist with the management of and operate Defence Formal Messaging System (Mercury).
• Management of High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment (HACE) on the Cryptographic Operations account by ensuring all keying material and software updates are completed in accordance with IAW national policy.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities.
• Recognise when a COMSEC incident has occurred and report accordingly and take immediate action to limit damage.
• Establish and take action when security issues should be escalated to a higher level.

Further information can be found at: I’m changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

About our Team

ASD’s Capability and Transformation Group has a broad scope of responsibilities, ranging from the delivery and execution of leading-edge mission capability and tools to an overarching portfolio view of ASD and the implementation of REDSPICE. The five Divisions include Cloud, Enterprise Technology, Mission Capability, Mission Data and Portfolio & Transformation.

Each Division drives project management maturity improvements and is comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to deliver positive capability development outcomes for all stakeholders. By partnering with these stakeholders, including Air Force, Army, Navy and other Defence Groups, we deliver complex capability projects/programs to enable ASD and the ADF to stay ahead of technical advancements in the region.

With a diverse range of roles available, this is your opportunity to combine both your skills and interests to contribute to the ongoing success of ASD.

ASD offers excellent training, mentoring and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits packages.

Our Ideal Candidate

The COMSEC Officer role plays a fundamental role in supporting our cryptography management, providing a key service to ASD and others. We are looking for individuals from a range of backgrounds and levels of skill who encompass a variety of the below attributes.

• Think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, make timely decisions, and prioritise.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025

For further information, please review the Information Pack, reference ASD/08513/25 on www.asd.gov.au/careers.