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).
The key duties of the position include:
* 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 Candidate Information Pack.
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
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Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation’s duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex-service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community. DVA’s vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.