Policy Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Australian Government Security Clearance

Description

Position Description:
The Branch is looking for high-performing and team-focused people.
Policy Officers need to display strong written and verbal communication skills.
They need to undertake work that is complex and demonstrate an ability to work independently and with limited direction.


Successful candidates will:
prepare analysis, briefing and advice on family payments policy and legislation
contribute to the development and implementation of new policy proposals
build and maintain positive and professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
undertake general program management tasks including reporting, ministerial correspondence, and consideration and resolution of complex policy issues
support procurement and other evaluation activities for Paid Parental Leave
monitor and report on data and research (national and international) in relation to families.
Families and Payment Support Branch
Melbourne - Canberra (Woden)

Position Description:
The Branch is looking for high-performing and team-focused people.
Policy Officers need to display strong written and verbal communication skills.
They need to undertake work that is complex and demonstrate an ability to work independently and with limited direction.


Successful candidates will:
prepare analysis, briefing and advice on family payments policy and legislation
contribute to the development and implementation of new policy proposals
build and maintain positive and professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
undertake general program management tasks including reporting, ministerial correspondence, and consideration and resolution of complex policy issues
support procurement and other evaluation activities for Paid Parental Leave
monitor and report on data and research (national and international) in relation to families.
Please review the job pack for the full position description.


Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen.
An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:

The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance.

Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance.

Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA.

The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy:
Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name:
Amanda Kennedy


Contact Officer Phone:
Contact Officer

Application
Closing Date:06-May-2024

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