EL1 Specialist Advisor, Employment Suitability and Workforce Integrity
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.
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.
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 setting.
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 environment.
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.