Top Secret Security Clearance Specialist

Job Details

We are currently seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as Vetting Analysts within Personnel Security Vetting. The successful applicants will be responsible for assessing clearance applicants suitability to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework and AFP governance frameworks.

The role involves working individually and with the team to gather information from various sources, conduct interviews, process security clearance assessments and provide timely high quality recommendations regarding security clearance outcomes. The successful applicants will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

To be successful in this role you must have strong interpersonal skills, proficient written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of clearance subjects from diverse backgrounds. You must also have good judgment in decision making by researching information considering options and making logical recommendations.

Band 3 Role:

• Work individually and with the team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework and AFP governance frameworks.
• Manage your own allocation of vetting assessments and deliver results within agreed timeframes
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills proficient written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of clearance subjects from diverse backgrounds.

Band 4 Role:

• Work individually and with the team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework and AFP governance frameworks.
• Manage your own allocation of vetting assessments and deliver on objectives within agreed timeframes and to agreed standards
• Consistently demonstrate good judgement in decision making by exploring the nature of the problem researching information considering options documenting evidence and making logical recommendations.

Essential Requirements:

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Desirable Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.
• Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.

Benefits:

• Six weeks paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Others:

• These roles are located in Canberra Successful applicants must be willing to relocate to Canberra.
• If you are applying for multiple band levels within this process your application will be reviewed and assessed against the highest band you apply for and must address the criteria for that level.

Selection Criteria:

• Organising your work making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge expertise and skills

Application:

• Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences.
• Applicant pitch maximum two pages Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria role requirements and work level standards for the role.

Employment Suitability:

• Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs This sample could include urine saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

• At the AFP we value the different perspectives approaches and lived experiences of our people and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger We encourage applications from people from all walks of life including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds First Nations people women the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.