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Form of workOur Federal Government client has a requirement for a Security Vetting Administration Officer to manage and support security clearance processes with outsourced services providers (OSPs) and undertake a variety of administrative duties to support their security clearance processes.
- Processing criminal records checks;
- Managing electronic security inboxes by responding to queries within appropriate timeframes;
- Receiving and checking clearance applications;
- Liaising internally and externally to commence, monitor, progress and finalise security clearance processes. Updating relevant internal systems with this information;
- Managing and supporting security clearance processes with outsourced vetting providers (OSPs) and other government agencies;
- Providing policy and related procedural advice regarding security clearance requirements as outlined in the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework and the Departmental Security Framework;
- Preparing documentation for delegate approval;
- Compiling regular compliance reports to manage and forecast workloads;
- Providing client services assistance at the Security counter;
- Work to tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities;
- Assist with the progression of internal security processes as required (remote work/integrity checks);
- Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for the administration of security clearances;
- Assisting Team Leaders with projects related to policy or operational processes;
- Undertaking regular reviews of files to identify which can be destroyed in line with the archives act 1983 - Provide assistance across the section more broadly (as required). - And other duties as directed by the team leader or director.
General Attributes:
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Sound judgement and effective communication skills
- Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment;
- Ability to interpret policy in responding to client queries;
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Framework.
- Experience in processing clearance applications and managing high volume clearance enquiries.
- Adherence to APS Values and Code of Conduct as defined in the Public Service Act 1999
