The Role

As an APS 6 Senior Appeals Officer you will:

- Conduct reviews of security clearance decisions and make recommendations to the Primary Review Delegate.
- Support AGSVA’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Accredited Decision Makers by managing and preparing requests for information under the FOI Act, within mandated time frames.
- Respond to requests for information under the Privacy Act, including responding to subpoenas or warrants.
- Provide high quality advice to senior Defence stakeholders regarding FOI and Privacy as it relates to AGSVA’s business and the review of actions process.
- Conduct education sessions, face to face or online for the continued development of AGSVA staff.

About our Team The Appeals and Review team is small yet dynamic. The team is responsible for undertaking Review of Actions of security clearance decisions on behalf of the Associate Secretary and the Defence Chief Security Officer.

We respond to and manage FOI’s and requests for access to information in full compliance with the Privacy Act. These requests are made by clearance subjects,



the general public, law enforcement and investigative agencies and media outlets.

We regularly work with internal and external stakeholders including the Office of the Merit Protection Commissioner, the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force and the Office of the Australian Information Commission (OAIC).

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone who is friendly, engaging, thinks objectively, critically & analytically. Someone who can take the initiative and is active in their own personal and career development.

Applicants who have a working knowledge of the FOI Act 1982, the Privacy Act 1988, the Defence Complaints and Alternative Resolutions Manual (CARM) Chapter 5 – Review of Actions and the Protective Security Policy Framework will be highly regarded.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

📌 Senior Appeals Officer (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australia