Reference Code: REGVIC2026 Locations: Geelong VIC, Richmond VIC, Canberra ACT, Surry Hills NSW, Brisbane QLD, Adelaide SA, or Perth WA Classification: EL1 (Federal Government Agency) Closing Date: 4 February 2026
The Opportunity
Are you a personnel security expert with the strategic mindset to shape workforce integrity? Join a Federal Government Agency in a pivotal role leading the design and implementation of a contemporary employee suitability framework. This is a national opportunity to influence the entire employment lifecycle, ensuring a high-integrity workforce through expert analysis and robust risk-based controls.
Key Focus Areas
Framework Leadership: Design and implement a contemporary suitability framework aligned with PSPF, APS integrity, and personnel security policies.
Expert Advisory: Apply vetting and assessment principles to complex cases, providing authoritative advice on risks and mitigations.
Screening & Monitoring: Strengthen pre-employment screening and develop risk-informed approaches to ongoing workforce monitoring.
Governance & Reform: Lead complex workstreams and policy refreshes to link position requirements with suitability expectations.
Stakeholder Partnership: Build collaborative relationships with Cyber, Fraud, Legal, and Risk teams to drive cultural uplift in integrity awareness.
Selection Criteria
Significant experience in vetting, personnel security, or integrity-based roles.
Demonstrated ability to apply PSPF requirements to recruitment and onboarding lifecycles.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex personal information and making defensible decisions.
Proven experience developing structured risk criteria or assessment methodologies.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
