Australian Department of Defence – Melbourne VIC

17h ago , from Australian Department of Defence

- $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- SA, Bandiana
- ACT, Darwin
- VIC, Perth CBD
- WA, Sydney CBD
- NSW

The Role

The Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) is seeking a highly experienced leader to deliver critical vetting services and functions. This role is responsible for leading the delivery of personnel security vetting and security clearance operations, applying sound judgement and risk based decision-making to protect Australia’s national security interest.

In this role you will:

- Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity and security awareness.
- Lead and manage the day to day delivery of security clearance and personnel vetting activities, including supervision and development of Security Clearance Delegates (SCD) and Vetting Analysts (VA).
- Monitoring caseloads and performance metrics to ensure timely and high quality outcomes in line with the AGSVA Service Level Charter.
- Conducting security vetting and make security clearance decisions within delegated authority.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), AGSVA Policy and privacy obligations.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with stakeholders across AGSVA, the Security and Estate Group, and the broader national security community.
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance vetting processes and service delivery.
- Supporting the implementation of new systems, technologies and personnel security reforms.




- Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, ministerial responses and executive correspondence.

- $124,393 - $140,315 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Adelaide

- SA, Bandiana
- VIC, Brisbane CBD
- QLD, Canberra
- ACT, Darwin
- NT, Melbourne CBD
- VIC, Perth CBD
- WA, Sydney CBD
- NSW

The Role

The Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) is seeking a highly experienced leader to deliver critical vetting services and functions. This role is responsible for leading the delivery of personnel security vetting and security clearance operations, applying sound judgement and risk based decision-making to protect Australia’s national security interest.

In this role you will:

- Foster a culture of professionalism, integrity and security awareness.
- Lead and manage the day to day delivery of security clearance and personnel vetting activities, including supervision and development of Security Clearance Delegates (SCD) and Vetting Analysts (VA).
- Monitoring caseloads and performance metrics to ensure timely and high quality outcomes in line with the AGSVA Service Level Charter.
- Conducting security vetting and make security clearance decisions within delegated authority.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF),



AGSVA Policy and privacy obligations.
- Build and sustain productive relationships with stakeholders across AGSVA, the Security and Estate Group, and the broader national security community.
- Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement activities by identifying opportunities to enhance vetting processes and service delivery.
- Supporting the implementation of current systems, technologies and personnel security reforms.
- Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, ministerial responses and executive correspondence.

About our Team

AGSVA is located in the Defence Security Division within the Department of Defence and is the largest vetting agency for the Australian Government. AGSVA conducts security clearance assessments for over 1200 federal, state and territory agencies and industry partners and manages approximately 435,000 active security clearances. AGSVA operates out of eight major sites across Australia (Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Bandiana, Sydney, Perth and Darwin).

AGSVA is a highly skilled, professional organisation dedicated to the provision of assured security clearances. This work is a critical business enabler for the Australian Government and Australia’s national and economic security, allowing Government to deliver capabilities and services.

You will be part of a proactive and dynamic AGSVA Vetting Operations team that is trusted and proven, contributing to a positive service delivery culture. You may also be given opportunities to work in other areas of AGSVA, such as vetting policy and procedures and complex cases.

Our Ideal Cand

📌 EL 1 - Security Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Department Of Defence
📍 Melbourne