Security Administration Officer

Location Barton
Discipline Government
Job reference 175861
Salary AU$45 - AU$55 per hour

Security administration officer

DFAT has a requirement for a Security Administration Officer to manage and support security clearance processes with outsourced services providers (OSPs) and undertake a variety of administrative duties to support DFAT's security clearance processes.

Duties include:

  • Processing criminal records checks;
  • Managing electronic security inboxes by responding to queries within appropriate timeframes;
  • Receiving and checking clearance applications;
  • Liaising internally and externally to commence, monitor, progress and finalise security clearance processes. Updating relevant internal systems with this information;
  • Managing and supporting security clearance processes with outsourced vetting providers (OSPs) and other government agencies;
  • Providing policy and related procedural advice regarding security clearance requirements as outlined in the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework and the Departmental Security Framework;
  • Preparing documentation for delegate approval;
  • Compiling regular compliance reports to manage and forecast workloads;
  • Providing client services assistance at the DFAT Security counter;
  • Work to tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities;
  • Assist with the progression of internal security processes as required (remote work/integrity checks);
  • Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for the administration of security clearances;
  • Assisting Team Leaders with projects related to policy or operational processes;
  • Undertaking regular reviews of DFAT files to identify which can be destroyed in line with the archives act 1983;
  • Provide assistance across the section more broadly (as required); and
  • Other duties as directed by the team leader or director.
General attributes
  • Strong organisational and time management skills;
  • Sound judgement and effective communication skills;
  • Ability to work effectively individually or within a team environment;
  • Ability to interpret policy in responding to client queries; and ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the Australian Government's Protective Security Framework.
  • Experience in processing clearance applications and managing high volume clearance enquiries.

Please note: This is a security designated position and specified Personnel will be required to hold a current Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance prior to commencement

Casey Oleary

Recruitment Consultant

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