Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions and Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security AssessmentsThe Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions and/or Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments. Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions:The role of Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions is to review, under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (section 83ED), certain security clearance decisions made by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) that are not eligible for external review through the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Responsibilities of the Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions include: [List specific responsibilities here]Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments:The Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments conducts independent advisory reviews of adverse security assessments (ASAs) furnished by ASIO to the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) in relation to people who remain in immigration detention, have been found by Home Affairs to be owed protection obligations under international law, and are ineligible for a permanent protection visa or have had their permanent protection visa cancelled because they are the subject of an ASA.
Responsibilities of the Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments include: [List specific responsibilities here]To be eligible for appointment as Independent Reviewer of Security Clearance Decisions or Independent Reviewer of Adverse Security Assessments, candidates must:
[List minimum requirements here]Information for applicants:Applicants are welcome to apply for either or both positions. The successful candidate will be appointed for a period to be determined by the Attorney-General. The time commitment for the role is determined by the number of review applications, and is expected to be part-time. The successful candidate will be engaged by the Attorney-General's Department, on behalf of the Commonwealth, under a contract for services. Remuneration will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, and will be paid an hourly/daily fee based on time worked. Work can be undertaken in any Australian capital city and some travel may be required.
Information about the positions, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, are available on the Attorney-General's Department website Careers page. Applications close at 11:59pm on 27 January 2025. Enquiries can be directed to .
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