APS6 Vetting Services Manager

6-month contract with Possibility of Extension| Canberra Location | $58.10 - $65.30 per hour plus 11% superannuation | NV1 Security Clearance Required

OVERVIEW

Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Vetting Services Manager to join their team at the APS6 equivalent level. Within this role you will manage operations of the vetting team including delegation of cases as required, training and mentoring team members, and interpreting and providing expert advice on personnel security policy and procedures.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake engagement with stakeholders to administer the pre-employment checks (identity verification, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and suitability assessments), security clearances and cessation of departmental employees and contractors.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to undertake difficult suitability assessments to satisfy requirements in relation to pre-employment checks and manage complex or sensitive personnel security, contact reporting and/or security governance related matters.
• Use sensitive information collected through the assessment process to make sound recommendations in a risk managed security environment with awareness of security threats and risks affecting the Australian Parliament House and other parliamentary worksites.
• Ensure compliance with the departments responsibilities to report change in circumstances and other reportable events to AGSVA.
• Develop standard operating procedures, documentation, accurate registers, and records management to support compliance with the PSPF in relation to personnel security and internal audit.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the objectives of the Section and classification as required.

• Must hold or have ability to maintain Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting).
• Shapes strategic thinking and shows judgement, intelligence and common sense.
• Achieves results and ensures closure and delivers on intended results.
• Cultivates productive working relationships by guiding and mentoring others.
• Exemplifies personal drive and integrity.
• Communicates clearly and negotiates persuasively.

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 Level 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.