Our client is a large, purpose-driven Federal Government Agency seeking an EL1 Specialist Advisor – Employment Suitability and Workforce Integrity to lead the development and uplift of workforce suitability and integrity frameworks across the employment lifecycle.
This is a senior advisory role responsible for shaping contemporary suitability practices, providing expert advice on complex cases, and strengthening risk-based controls aligned to APS integrity and personnel security requirements.
Australian Citizenship required (MANDATORY – Federal Government).
Initial contract until 31st December, with potential extension.
EL1 rate: $******/ daily + Super.
WFH Flexibility (2/3): Based out of Richmond or Geelong, VIC.
About the role:
The EL1 Specialist Advisor works under broad direction to lead complex workstreams relating to workforce suitability, personnel security and integrity risk.
You will design and implement frameworks, provide authoritative advice on sensitive matters, and partner closely with People & Culture, Security, Fraud, Legal and Risk functions to ensure consistent, defensible and proportionate suitability decisions across the organisation.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Leading the design and implementation of a contemporary employee suitability framework




Providing expert advice on complex suitability, integrity and workforce risk matters
Strengthening pre-employment screening and suitability assessment processes
Supporting risk-informed approaches to ongoing workforce suitability monitoring
Contributing to governance, policy and procedural uplift across the employment lifecycle
Preparing high-quality briefs, advice and documentation for senior executives
Building solid relationships with internal assurance and integrity stakeholders
Significant experience in workforce suitability, personnel security, vetting or integrity-related roles
Demonstrated ability to assess complex information and apply sound judgement to sensitive matters
Experience developing or applying frameworks, risk criteria or assessment methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
Ability to lead complex work, manage priorities and operate with discretion
Desirable skills and experience:
Experience applying PSPF requirements across the workforce lifecycle
Experience working in government or other highly regulated environments
Experience leading reform, governance or capability uplift initiatives
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📌 Specialist Advisor - Employment Suitability... (Melbourne)
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