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Location: Canberra Position Type: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing | Full-time/Part-time Salary: $90,199 - $101,745 About the role Senior Advisors in the National Police Checking Service (NPCS or the Service) will be required to support and drive ongoing improvements in the Branch, whilst managing complex issues and providing input that contributes to the strategic direction of the Service.
In addition, NPCS Senior Advisors may be required to provide advice in identifying, monitoring and verifying the performance of Accredited Bodies to ensure compliance with their contractual obligations and minimise risk to the Service.
Accreditation and Audit The Accreditation and Audit team is responsible for assessing applications from prospective organisations to become accredited with the ACIC for the purposes of submitting Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, as well as managing the contract between Accredited Bodies and the ACIC.
The team is also responsible for delivering the NPCS Assurance Program to ensure that Accredited Bodies are meeting their contractual obligations in accessing and using the Service.
Business Capability and Reporting The Business Capability and Reporting team is responsible for any technical queries relating to the service for police and Accredited Bodies.
The team also manages the reporting functions for the Service, which includes providing data to stakeholders regarding check volumes, revenue and other information relating to the Service.
Policy and Coordination The Policy and Coordination team is responsible for the business policy direction of the Service, and manages the governance functions of the Branch.
The team ensures that critical aspects of the Service meet emerging Government priorities, which benefit the community and national security.
Our ideal candidate To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes: Will lead a team to develop and deliver high-quality communication products including communication strategies, web and intranet content, newsletters, guidance material and other ad hoc communication.
Will foster strong, positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the agency, government and private sectors.
Will mentor and develop others' skills and knowledge and create opportunities for others to contribute to the goals of the Section and Agency.
Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in their work, with good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines and goals set by senior management.
Uses strategic and critical thinking to analyse all available information to provide advice to decision makers and delegates.
Has a demonstrated ability to work with sensitive data, including police and personal information whilst maintaining privacy.
Uses well-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare high-level correspondence, reports and briefs.
Manages multiple tasks simultaneously, which may include complex enquiries, cases and issues; and escalates issues as needed.
Develops and delivers high quality documentation, which may include business process models, system requirements and system design documentation for new and existing systems.
Will have the ability to learn and provide technical expertise in their chosen field within the broader team.
Is a key part of refining and improving the processes and workflow of the team.
Demonstrates an interest in developing their skills across the functions of the section.
Eligibility Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC.
The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.
More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027 on our website.
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