Aps 5 Personnel Security Vetting Officer

The Role

Hudson has partnered with a high-profile government department looking for an experienced APS 5 Personnel Security Vetting Officer to support the departments security clearance processes. If you are based in Canberra, have a minimum NV 1 clearance and looking for a long contract, then this may be the role for you.

Duties:

• Undertaking and coordinating security clearance vetting for locally engaged staff at Australia's overseas missions, in co-operation with the department's panel of outsourced vetting service providers.
• Liaising internally and externally to commence, monitor, progress, undertake quality assurance and finalise security clearance processes.
• Providing policy and related procedural advice regarding security clearance requirements as outlined in the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework and the Security Framework.
• Undertaking a variety of administrative duties to support DFAT's security clearance processes and investigations, including developing reporting and assurance frameworks, working closely with the DFAT network to transition processes and developing innovative approaches to managing caseloads in online systems.

Qualifications:

Essential

-Cert IV Government (Personnel Security); or

-Cert IV Government Investigations

Experience and general attributes:

-5 years working in a fast-paced office environment.

-Strong oral and written communication skills.

-Excellent organisational and time management skills; and

-Ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.

Desirable

-Knowledge of the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework.

-Knowledge of DFAT's overseas network and environment; and

-Experience with government records management and filing systems

If you are interested in the role, please submit via the link. If you have any questions after you have submitted your resume, please call Irena Simunec on 0455 558 *** and quote job number 235158.