Personnel Security Advisor, Aps Level 5, Chief

Canberra
- Applications close 14 November 2024

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
**About the team**:
The Integrity Branch is an exciting, fast-paced area that is a key enabler for the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR). The Branch is responsible for the provision and development of protective security, probity, fraud and corruption and risk and integrity strategy. The Security Systems and Projects team is responsible for the maintenance of security systems and security-related projects across DISR sites Australia wide.

**The opportunity**:
**What's in it for you?**:

- Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and an ability to show good judgement, think strategically and logically.
- Proven ability to plan and organise work and produce high quality results.
- Flexibility to manage a diverse workload and competing priorities, in a busy team environment, and achieve results.
- The ability to build and maintain productive working relationships, including with colleagues, customers and stakeholders at all levels.
- A professional approach and high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated understanding of risk management is highly desirable.

Demonstrated understanding of Personnel Security, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and pre-employment screening and/or security clearance vetting experience would be highly desirable.

**What you will do**:
Working within a small team, you will be involved in a variety of personnel security tasks including:

- Conduct pre-employment suitability assessments, including the preparation of complex case assessments.
- Engage with AGSVA on behalf of the department in relation to all security clearance requests.
- Prepare temporary access and eligibility suitability paperwork for delegate approval.
- Provide support and advice to a range of internal and external on personnel security matters.
- Positively influence DISR's security culture.

**Eligibility**:
**Notes**:
The department currently offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. Although the Protective Security team is primarily located in the Canberra office, other locations will be considered including flexible or remote work arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

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