Location Canberra
Job type Temporary
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation Administration & Office Support
Contact person James Griffiths
Reference TR/062014
Call Email James

Security Officer Associate

Requirements:

  • Must be an Australian Citizen, located in Australia.
  • Background check completed prior to hiring.
  • Top Secret Negative Vetted (NV2) Clearance.

Role Type:

  • Part-time position (20 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the relationship between the organisation and the Department of Defence DISP teams.

  • Conduct background checks for potential hires and existing associates undergoing the Federal government clearance process, including:

    • Cleared candidate screening, ID/credential verification.
    • Initiating pre-hire background checks and ensuring candidates pass all required checks.
    • Confirming candidates are not listed on Australia's "Consolidated List" (individuals and groups subject to Australia's terrorist asset freezing regime).

  • Conduct background checks for existing associates under the following circumstances:

    • Associates looking to change security levels.
    • As required by customers prior to Professional Services engagements.

  • Maintain records of completed checks, including the date and the name of the Employee/Supplier who conducted the check.

    • Retain copies of criminal background requests and declarations.

  • Funds Management:

    • Manage cost centres related to background checks.
    • Handle invoices for AGSVA for new clearances, upgrades, and renewals.

  • Monitor and implement standards, policies, and any changes imposed by the Department of Defence for the DISP.

  • Develop and maintain a risk management process that informs screening policies and DISP procedures.

    • Identify potential risks and guide the development of mitigation strategies, including management of Official and/or Sensitive Defence Material.

  • Ensure data protection of personal information (PI) in compliance with Australian privacy legislation.

  • Collaborate with the Australian Government Chief Security Officer on risks and DISP management.

  • Respond to requests to sponsor a candidate's security clearance if required.

  • Assist in managing staff responsibilities related to security clearance and risk management.

  • Conduct interviews related to security clearance screening.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify strategies to mitigate insider threats.

  • Manage the Annual Security Training process for personnel in high-risk roles.

  • Assist in reporting security incidents and fraud incidents internally and to the Department of Defence as required.

  • Conduct security audits and complete DISP Annual Reports.

  • Manage associates' government clearances with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

  • Oversee the site allowance process for cleared associates.

  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for cleared associates.

  • Handle security incidents internally and report to Defence as required.

  • Audit associate clearance sponsorships and maintain records for clearance holders.

  • Provide security briefings to all new hires with sponsored clearances.

  • Brief associates who are planning overseas travel and hold security clearances.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact James Griffiths on 03 9982 0314 #LI-JG1