Address- National Office, Tuggeranong
Position Description:
The Department of Social Services and Treasury are jointly leading the implementation of the Government’s $199.8 million Targeting Entrenched Disadvantage (TED) Package.
The TED Package reflects a whole of government commitment to deploying innovative means to address entrenched disadvantage in communities across Australia.
As part of the TED Package, the Government has committed to implementing the $100 million Commonwealth Outcomes Fund with state and territory governments, philanthropic partners, and service providers to tackle disadvantage by funding projects utilising outcome-based funding arrangements.
DSS is leading implementation of the Outcomes Fund in partnership with the Treasury.
A number of new roles will be filled within the department to support this work.
Please review the job pack for the full position description.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Chris Aitchison
Contact Officer Phone: 02 6146 6***
Contact Officer Email: ***************@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 04-Jul-2024
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