Manager, Negative Vetting
Executive Level 1 ($139,823 - $163,364)
ASIS is Australia's overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and
promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the
Australian Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security,
international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia's coordinated
national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-
national issues such as people smuggling.
ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity
and a sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and
mission. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome applications from Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.
What we offer:
A competitive salary
A career with a difference, making a direct contribution to Australia's national security
A unique working environment where the work is stimulating and our people matter
Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
Ongoing employment with opportunity for part-time or flexible working hours
Generous leave provisions
The position is office-based and located in Canberra.
Role:
The role of Manager, Negative Vetting is to lead and manage a high paced Negative Vetting and
Support team to ensure strict clearance timeframes are met. Manager, Negative Vetting is
responsible for management of the ASIS's Industry Vetting Providers as well as day to day
management of relationships with key external stakeholders.
Innovation is critical to ensure pipeline optimisation is met. The role requires a dynamic team
player who enjoys working with stakeholders, team members and individually on projects. You
will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS priorities.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
Build and sustain internal and external relationships with key customers and
stakeholders
Allocation and prioritisation of vetting workflow
Quality Assurance
Develop policy and procedure documentation
Training and mentoring
Budget management and payment of contractor accounts
Core Skills
The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:
Manage team resources, including people, finance and equipment/technology
Provide reporting and advice to senior management and other staff
Pursue and maintain effective relationships with DFAT and other customer agencies and
external suppliers
Education, qualifications and experience requirements
The following education, qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:
Experience in developing and managing staff;
Certificate IV or Diploma in Personnel Security (Vetting) or equivalent;
Demonstrated high level reasoning and problem solving;
Demonstrated organisational, liaison and negotiation skills;
Excellent coordination and administration skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this
role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.
Capabilities:
Candidates are not required to provide a separate written response to the ILS capabilities (below),
however, candidates are encouraged to consider the capabilities in preparing their application, as
each candidate will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the
capabilities for the position.
For more information on the ILS, tips on applying for jobs in the Public Service, go to the APSC
website found at
Shapes Strategic Thinking
Inspires a sense of purpose and direction;
Focuses strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and
Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.
Achieves Results
Builds organisational capability and responsiveness;
Marshals professional expertise;
Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty; and
Ensures closure and delivers on intended results.
Cultivates Productive Working Relationships
Nurtures internal and external relationships;
Facilitates co-operation and partnerships;
Values individual differences and diversity; and
Guides, mentors and develops people.
Exemplifies Personal Drive and Integrity
Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity;
Engages with risk and shows personal courage;
Commits to action;
Displays resilience; and
Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
Communicates with Influence
Communicates clearly;
Listens, understands and adapts to audience; and
Negotiates persuasively
Technical Capability
Demonstrated experience and education relevant to the role.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants will need to apply ONLINE via our website.
Applicants will required to submit a maximum 800 word pitch outlining their relevant experience,
skills and knowledge to perform the duties of the role along with a resume detailing their work
history.
Applicants are encouraged to consider the capabilities when preparing their application, as this
will form the basis of selection assessment. For more information and tips on applying for jobs in
the Public Service, search 'Joining the APS' at
After application submission, you may receive an SMS requesting you to complete online testing.
Please ensure you complete this as your application will not be progressed otherwise.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Refer to date on website
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be Australian citizens.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
We will continue to ask you if you require reasonable adjustments at each stage of the process.
If you are successful in gaining employment, reasonable adjustments can also be made available
to you in performing your role.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
You may receive a SMS requesting you to complete online testing. Please ensure you complete
this as your application will not be progressed otherwise.
Please do not tell anyone about your application with our organisation at this stage of the process
as doing so may harm your suitability for employment with us.
A merit list will be established for candidates who are suitable and will remain valid for a period
of 18 months.
We thank you for the time and effort you have put into your application; however, we are
unfortunately unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
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