Aps5 Security Vetting Assessment Officer

An exciting position available with an established APS team for individuals with assessment skills Your new company
This Federal Government Department is a vital member of Australia's national security community and oversees many functions including international relations, scientific research and development, procurement and purchasing and industry development and cooperation. Their mission to protect and Australia's interests on both a national and international stage.
Your new role
You will be responsible for providing Security Vetting services and operations, customer services, capability & coordination, appeals and support and industry liaison.
You will be required to:pre-assessment activities, such as triage and prioritise FWA and the coordination and review of data and documents relevant to FWA processing
coordinate within a multidisciplinary team at level to ensure optimal outcomes for complex case management.
utilise legal advice to interpret legislation against complex cases and translate this into risk management practices.
support the development of risk management processes that underpin the drafting of reports to inform the Director in framing a recommendation to the delegate.
identify and respond to stakeholders' information and records management requests and provide timely advice.
engage with relevant stakeholders to achieve best practice and where appropriate share complex risk assessments and trend analysis.
manage records in accordance with relevant legislation.
undertake regular compliance monitoring for systems and practices.What you'll need to succeed
New team members will need to apply the highest level of flexibility, adaptability, resourcefulness and initiative and have demonstrable experience in being able to operate in situations of uncertainty and ambiguity to ensure legislative and operational outcomes are achieved.
the following skills and experience is required as a minimum:
Experience working in a case management environment including assessing, treating, escalating, monitoring and managing individual applications;
Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality;Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse information;
Highly level of organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy;
Demonstrated ability to effectively use the Microsoft Office suite of Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook);
The ability to communicate effectively; and
For some tasks the ability to deliver repetitive activities to a high standard.These positions will require candidates to hold a security clearance at a minimum NV1 level.
What you'll get in return
This is a 12 month non-ongoing position with a view to permanency. Candidates who are permanently engaged with the APS are also encouraged to apply
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to jessica.kiah@hays.com.au or call 02 6112 7656 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Please click here to apply.