Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Veterans' Affairs include:

• We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
• Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• As a DVA employee, you can expect to:
• work in an inclusive and diverse environment that values respect and fairness
• receive competitive APS salaries, generous superannuation and leave conditions
• access a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, part time work, job sharing and flexible hours.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• If a position becomes available that suits your skill set, experience, knowledge, and qualifications, the department may contact you to discuss your interest in that position.
• Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo pre-engagement screening checks, including those who already hold a current security clearance. The screening checks are conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: We support a range of flexible work arrangements in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.