Job Description
APS5 Personnel Security Vetting Officer
Approximately 12-month contract with possibility of extension | Canberra Location | $55.40 - $59.20 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation | Negative Vetting 1 Mandatory
OVERVIEW
Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Personnel Security Vetting Officer to join their team at the APS5 level. Within this role you will support the department’s security clearance processes.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assess information from various sources, undertake research and conduct interviews including security assessment interviews at NV2 level.
* Perform detailed analysis and assessment and prepare recommendations in high-level written report form.
* Providing policy and related procedural advice regarding security clearance requirements as outlined in the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework and the department’s Security Framework.
* Undertaking a variety of administrative duties to support security clearance processes.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the performance and quality of the department’s approach to vetting assessments, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
* Contribute to improving the efficiency and rigour of the section’s procedures for conducting security vetting and providing advice on security vetting matters.
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS
* Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security) and knowledge of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework is essential.
* Ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.
* The ability to think strategically and demonstrate sound judgement and initiative.
* Respond positively to change, support others and commit to action.
* Experience working in Government or a similar high-security environment is desirable.
* Experience in Quality assurance or training in a security vetting environment is desirable.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.
This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate holding a Negative Vetting 1 Australian Government security clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.
Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.