2022 - Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director

10 hours ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Full time

Ongoing / Non-ongoing, Full-time
- $110,767-$123,902 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
- Canberra

Working as part of the Security Clearances and Investigations (SCI) team under the supervision of the Director Security Clearances and Investigations, you will be required to process security clearances in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and DFAT Security Framework, using DFAT’s electronic case management system. You will provide high quality, sound and well considered advice regarding clearance outcomes, including the ability to review and prepare security clearance denial documentation to a high standard. You will be required to provide high level guidance on work that is complex and/or sensitive and support the Director to achieve key section deliverables.

You will possess high level initiative and judgement and be driven to deliver results. It is expected that you enthusiastically offer innovative approaches by taking a modern approach to vetting challenges. Your knowledge (or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge) of the DFAT Security Framework (DSF) and security threats and risk management will be important in your work in delivering personnel security outcomes for the department. You will have very good coordination and interpersonal skills and be client and delivery focussed.

Ideally you will have a background in Australian Government security vetting, including relevant qualifications and experience. However, applicants with experience in security threat or risk assessment, or security policy will be considered. You will have a sound understanding of the role and responsibilities of DFAT. You will have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. You will display a demonstrated capacity to adhere to APS and departmental values.

**Application Details**
your personal details;
- a one page pitch/no more than 750 words or one page upload;
- a maximum four-page CV (uploaded); and
- contact details of two referees (one being your current supervisor).

The requirements of the role are based on the information provided to you as part of the job advertisement, in line with the APS Work Level Standards (WLS).

**Applications close Sunday 6th November at 11:30PM AEDT.**

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