Security Administration Officer
 
Our client has a requirement for a Security Administration Officer to coordinate and support security clearance administration in support of personnel security assessments and also undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the security clearance processes. Including but not limited to: 

• Processing criminal records checks.
• Managing email inboxes by responding to queries.
• Receiving and checking clearance applications.
• Liaising internally and externally with various stakeholders to commence, monitor, progress and finalise security clearance processes. Updating relevant internal systems with this information.
• Managing and supporting security clearance processes with external vetting service providers and other government agencies.
• Provide 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.
• Provide client services assistance at the 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 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.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Sound judgement and effective communication skills.
• Ability to take instruction, work effectively, individually and within a team environment.
• Ability to interpret policy in responding to client queries; and ability to work proactively and with minimal supervision.

• Cert III or IV in Government (Security Vetting/PERSEC) but not essential.
• Knowledge of the Australian Government’s Protective Security Policy Framework.
• Experience in processing clearance applications and managing high volume clearance enquiries and processing tasks.