We are seeking an experienced Personnel Security & Workforce Suitability Specialist to join a Federal Government agency on a temporary contract through to December 2026.
Daily Rate: $602.55 per day super
You will lead and support initiatives that strengthen workforce suitability, personnel security and integrity across the employee lifecycle. This role requires expertise in risk-based suitability assessments, governance, policy development and stakeholder engagement within a complex government environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement workforce suitability and personnel security frameworks.
- Conduct complex suitability assessments and provide expert risk-based advice.
- Strengthen pre-employment screening and ongoing workforce monitoring processes.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures and governance documentation.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support workforce integrity and personnel security initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leaders.
- Lead continuous improvement activities and provide guidance on personnel security best practice.
You will have:
- Significant experience in personnel security, suitability assessments, vetting or workforce integrity.
- Experience applying Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) principles across the employment lifecycle.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess complex and sensitive information.
- Experience developing policies, frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, written communication and governance skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced skilled to contribute to a high-profile government program while working in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants are required to be Australian Citizens. Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via @dfp.com.au or 1300 337 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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