Job Description

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.

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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.

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- Australian Citizenship required (MANDATORY – Federal Government).
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- Initial contract until 31st December, with potential extension.
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- EL1 rate: $602.55/ daily + Super.
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- WFH Flexibility (2/3): Based out of Richmond or Geelong, VIC.
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About the role:

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The EL1 Specialist Advisor works under broad direction to lead complex workstreams relating to workforce suitability, personnel security and integrity risk.

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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.

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Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

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- Leading the design and implementation of a contemporary employee suitability framework
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- Providing expert advice on complex suitability, integrity and workforce risk matters
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- Strengthening pre-employment screening and suitability assessment processes
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- Supporting risk-informed approaches to ongoing workforce suitability monitoring
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- Contributing to governance, policy and procedural uplift across the employment lifecycle
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- Preparing high-quality briefs, advice and documentation for senior executives
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- Building robust relationships with internal assurance and integrity stakeholders
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- Significant experience in workforce suitability, personnel security, vetting or integrity-related roles
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- Demonstrated ability to assess complex information and apply sound judgement to sensitive matters
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- Experience developing or applying frameworks, risk criteria or assessment methodologies
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
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- Ability to lead complex work, manage priorities and operate with discretion
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Desirable skills and experience:

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- Experience applying PSPF requirements across the workforce lifecycle
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- Experience working in government or other highly regulated environments
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- Experience leading reform, governance or capability uplift initiatives
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📌 Specialist Advisor - Employment Suitability... (Victoria)
🏢 Talent International
📍 Victoria