Assistant Director Integrity and Security

**Job no**: 493669
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Head Office, Canberra
**Classification**: Executive Level 1

**About us**

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members.

To find out more about DHA, please refer to DHA.gov.au or read our latest Annual Report.

**About your team**

Governance and Communications is responsible for facilitating and administering compliance with DHA’s legislative requirements and overarching governance frameworks, as well as all communication and media activities. The work environment is dynamic, with several projects and initiatives being undertaken concurrently to improve the capability and performance of the organisation. Governance and Communications is part of the broader Enabling Services Group, which encompasses Human Resources and Legal Services.

As part of the Governance Operations Section, the Integrity and Security team oversees Integrity awareness and education in compliance with the government’s Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and administers the Public Interest Disclosure scheme.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Director, Governance Operations, the Assistant Director, Integrity and Security will be part of a highly professional and motivated team to ensure DHA meets its legislative responsibilities in the areas of integrity, fraud and corruption, security governance, physical security, personnel security and public interest disclosures. The Assistant Director, Integrity and Security will supervise a small team and lead the development of DHA’s fraud and corruption control, integrity and security activities and promote their importance in DHA.

**Benefits for working at DHA include**:

- 15.4% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
- Work-life balance and flexible working options
- A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
- Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
- Career progression and opportunities
- A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need
- ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

**How to apply**

**Order of Merit**

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

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**Eligibility**

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

**Advertised**: 16 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 31 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time