Security Vetting Officer (APS 5/6) - 12 Month Contract

Ignite; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite in Canberra is seeking an APS 5/6 Security Vetting Officer to assess and process security clearances, including complex cases. You will review work for quality and provide advice on security-related decisions, using case management systems to manage applications.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) and a current NV1 clearance or higher, with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Has Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting).
• Bearing a current Australian Government NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Available to commence in December or January.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security clearance assessments in line with government security requirements.
• Use case management systems to process applications.
• Provide clear advice on security clearance outcomes.
• Assess complex cases and prepare high-quality reports.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on assessments.
• Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Provide administrative support, including shared inboxes.
• Work from an office-based location.

Skills

Security clearance assessments

Case management

Report writing

Quality assurance

Prioritisation under deadlines

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)

Job description

Ignite in Canberra is seeking an APS 5/6 Security Vetting Officer to assess and process security clearances, including complex cases. You will review work for quality and provide advice on security-related decisions, using case management systems to manage applications.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) and a current NV1 clearance or higher, with an ability to work with minimal supervision.