Vetting Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95,010.00 - $102,927.00

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 12374

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Vetting Analyst (Band 5).

The AFP is looking for motivated, skilled, culturally sensitive, customer focused individuals to meet current and anticipated vacancies at the AFP Vetting Analyst Band 5 level.

You will gather information from various sources, conduct security interviews, process security clearance assessments and provide timely, high quality recommendations regarding security clearance outcomes. The AFP is seeking applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in both written and verbal communications.

You 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. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The role is a senior Vetting Analyst, completing high level and complex security clearance assessments for the AFP. Your duties will include:
Work individually and with your team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and AFP governance frameworks.
Assist in the training and mentoring of Band 3 and 4 Vetting Analysts
Assess information from various sources, conduct research and review existing holdings.
Conduct interviews with clearance applicants to sensitively collect personal information.
Conduct analysis, write assessments and provide advice that identifies areas for further resolution in the vetting process.
Support the Team Leader and assist with the delegation of cases when required.
Essential requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Security clearance or investigative/analytical experience.
Desirable requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security)
Selection criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Application

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. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
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.

Covid - 19 mandate

AFP employees are required to have received a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used). Satisfactory proof of vaccination status will be required at the time an offer of employment is made. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine requirements further.

Employment suitability questionnaire (esq)

The AFP Recruitment Team will be in touch to let you know if you'll need to provide the following additional information:
A completed Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ);
Traffic history for the last 10 years;
and Proof of Australian citiz