Locations: Canberra ACT
Work Type: Full Time
About the Opportunity
As Australia’s AML/CTF regulator and financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC is responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting the criminal exploitation of Australia’s financial system. Our mission is to protect the Australian community from serious and organised crime through a unique fusion of regulation and intelligence.
The Specialist, Deployments Support plays a vital role in enabling safe, secure and effective overseas operations and international travel for AUSTRAC staff. As part of the Physical Security & Deployments Team, within the Enterprise Enablement Branch, this role provides key support across international postings, business travel logistics and security risk management.
What Are We Looking For
We’re seeking a proactive and solutions-focused individual with strong logistics, coordination and risk management capabilities. While experience in similar roles is highly regarded, we welcome applicants who bring transferable skills and a commitment to AUSTRAC’s culture and values.
- Security-Focused – Understands and manages security risks, threats and policies across diverse environments.
- Service Delivery Mindset – Coordinates and monitors logistics and procurement activities to ensure service outcomes meet stakeholder needs.
- Strong Communicator – Delivers clear briefings and professional communications across all levels, both internally and externally.
- Organised and Detail-Oriented – Plans, prioritises and manages workflow to deliver reliable support in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and Networked – Builds productive working relationships with internal teams, DFAT, and external providers.
- Technically Skilled – Applies expertise in procurement, contract management and risk assessment to support deployment operations.
- Adaptive and Composed – Handles emerging issues calmly, with a readiness to provide on-call or emergency support when required.
Key Duties
Under broad direction, the Specialist, Deployments Support will:
- Coordinate and manage end-to-end support for overseas deployments and travel, including accommodation, removals, ICT, leasing and contract services.
- Deliver services in line with DFAT’s Overseas Deployment Framework and AUSTRAC's service-level agreements.
- Monitor global security and hazard risks affecting business travel and staff, including open-source and classified information feeds.
- Liaise with DFAT, security providers and partner agencies to align policy and procedures for deployment support.
- Conduct security risk assessments and provide safety briefings to travelling staff.
- Manage procurement of logistics services in accordance with Commonwealth policy.
- Monitor and support diplomatic messaging, official passports and secure freight processes.
- Prepare costings and provide financial oversight of deployment-related expenditure.
This role may involve interstate travel and occasional work outside standard hours to support urgent operational requirements. On-call arrangements and restriction allowances may apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this role you:
- Must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.
- Will need to undergo AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance.
Why AUSTRAC?
Flexible, hybrid work environment: We support flexible working arrangements and a hybrid approach to enable work-life balance while meeting operational needs.
Diversity and inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, inclusive and reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and mature-aged candidates.
A values-driven culture: AUSTRAC’s positive and inclusive workplace culture has earned us a reputation as an Employer of Choice, with high employee engagement and satisfaction.
Closing Date:
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST on Monday, 9 June 2025
Enquiries:
For further information, please contact: paul.kretschmann@austrac.gov.au