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Department of Veterans' Affairs
Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT
Salary Range: $95,440 - $99,461 + 15.4% employer super contribution
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The DVA Security Section is responsible for managing the department’s security arrangements to protect DVA’s people, information and assets from security threats.
A security officer is required to manage operational and administrative tasks across the DVA Security Section.
The Security section is looking for a new team member who is enthusiastic, hardworking and can learn new tasks quickly in the exciting and ever-changing world of protective security.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. They will support senior team members to achieve positive security outcomes in accordance with the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
DUTIES
As a Security Officer you will be required to:
Helping to operate and maintain DVA’s electronic security systems.
Working with and supporting DVA’s contracted security guards and Regional Security Advisors.
Managing the administration of travel briefings and contact reporting.
Undertaking clear desk checks of National Office.
Managing security group mailboxes, including responding to non-complex security enquiries.
Assisting with delivery of routine site security inspections, and domestic commemorative. event security planning and operations.
Preparing draft internal standard operating procedures for review by senior staff.
Coordinating security clearances.
Conducting pre-employment screening.
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a NV1 security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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Salary Range: $95,440 - $99,461 + 15.4% employer super contribution
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The DVA Security Section is responsible for managing the department’s security arrangements to protect DVA’s people, information and assets from security threats.
A security officer is required to manage operational and administrative tasks across the DVA Security Section.
The Security section is looking for a new team member who is enthusiastic, hardworking and can learn new tasks quickly in the exciting and ever-changing world of protective security.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team. They will support senior team members to achieve positive security outcomes in accordance with the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
DUTIES
As a Security Officer you will be required to:
Helping to operate and maintain DVA’s electronic security systems.
Working with and supporting DVA’s contracted security guards and Regional Security Advisors.
Managing the administration of travel briefings and contact reporting.
Undertaking clear desk checks of National Office.
Managing security group mailboxes, including responding to non-complex security enquiries.
Assisting with delivery of routine site security inspections, and domestic commemorative. event security planning and operations.
Preparing draft internal standard operating procedures for review by senior staff.
Coordinating security clearances.
Conducting pre-employment screening.
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a NV1 security clearance as a minimum.
NOTES
This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People with disability
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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