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Personnel Security Vetting Officer
About the Client:
Working for this organisation offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful international relations, contribute to global policy development and enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Job Overview:
A Personnel Security Vetting Officer is required to manage and support security clearance processes with outsourced services providers (OSPs) and undertake a variety of administrative duties to support security clearance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
What’s on Offer:
This is a 12 month contract with possible 12 month extension.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 or email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Personnel Security Vetting Officer
| Job title : | Personnel Security Vetting Officer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $60 - $80 per hour, Benefits: Same day pay |
| Start date : | 2025-02-09 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-49742 |
| Contact name : | Lisa Berjak |
| Contact email : | lisab@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 13 days ago |
About the Client:
Working for this organisation offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful international relations, contribute to global policy development and enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Job Overview:
A Personnel Security Vetting Officer is required to manage and support security clearance processes with outsourced services providers (OSPs) and undertake a variety of administrative duties to support security clearance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing criminal records checks.
- Managing email inboxes by responding to queries within appropriate timeframes.
- Receiving and checking clearance applications.
- Liaising internally and externally with various stakeholders to commence, monitor, progress, and finalize security clearance processes. Updating relevant internal systems with this information.
- Managing and supporting security clearance processes with external vetting service providers (ESVS/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.
- Preparing documentation for delegate approval.
- Compiling regular compliance reports to manage and forecast workloads.
- Providing client services assistance at the security counter.
- Working to tight deadlines and effectively managing competing priorities.
- Assisting 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.
- Providing assistance across the section more broadly (as required).
- Performing other duties as directed by the team leader or director.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Sound judgment and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively, individually and within a team environment.
- Ability to interpret policy in responding to client queries; and ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.
- Cert III or IV in Government (Security Vetting/PERSEC).
- 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, the Code of Conduct for Overseas Service, and the Security instructions & Environmental Management System.
What’s on Offer:
This is a 12 month contract with possible 12 month extension.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you will be required to complete selection criteria to complete your application for this role.
Call Lisa Berjak on 0480 011 550 or email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.