PSV Vetting Analyst

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 3 ( $72,339 - $84,458 )

Band 4 ( $84,458 - $99,285 )

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This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list 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 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

Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement

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

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the roles of Band 3 & Band 4 Vetting Analyst within Personnel Security Vetting (PSV).

PSV is looking for motivated, skilled, culturally sensitive, customer focused individuals to meet current and anticipated vacancies at the Band 3 and Band 4 levels.

You will gather information from various sources, conduct interviews, process security clearance assessments and provide timely, high quality recommendations regarding security clearance outcomes. PSV 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.

As a Team Member in the AFP you will 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.

We're interested in hearing from people who

Have the ability to ask the right questions and find the right solutions, to act with integrity and place the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Can bring your passion for service excellence and, whilst being comfortable working independently, you will also be able to refer our customers to other specialist team members in order to better serve their needs.

Can demonstrate an ability to work in a busy, commercial, and driven retail environment whilst seeing the big picture for customers and providing them with holistic solutions.

Most importantly have a genuine passion for our customers and a commitment to doing the right thing to ensure we're putting our customers' needs first.

What will you do?

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.

Make a sound assessment based on established governance and standard operating procedures and provide advice and recommendations to support your assessment.

Consistently demonstrate good judgement in decision making by researching information, considering options and making logical recommendations.

Produce written work that is concise, well-expressed and accurately conveys the intended message.

Recognise information that is sensitive and uses established guidelines or seek supervisor guidance in determining if that information can be shared or disseminated.

Actively acquire basic technical knowledge including AFP's policies, procedures and practices, legislation, regulations and standards and contemporary issues that impact the work of the team.

Undertake other support or vetting functions as directed.

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.

Apply technical knowledge including AFP's policies, procedures and practices, legislation, regulations and standards and contemporary issues that impact the work of the team and use this to take complete responsibility for standard projects.

Shows good judgment in assessing information that is sensitive and uses established guidelines in determining if that information can be shared or disseminated

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.

Make an accurate assessment based on established governance and standard operating procedures and provide high quality advice and recommendations to support your assessment.

Produce written work that is concise, well-expressed and accurately conveys the intended message.

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.

Seek opportunities to encourage others to develop their own capabilities and assist with training, mentoring or finding the resources.

Suggest improvements in the way work is done with the team.

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

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field.

Relevant qualification or extensive experience and knowledge in area of expertise.

Additional Information

These roles are at an AFP Band 3 and AFP Band 4 level

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 adress 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. 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.

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 adress the criteria for that level

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) 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. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.

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.

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & 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. As such, 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.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Chris Kuhn,

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Contact Officer Email:

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 03/09/2025

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