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Income Management Engagement and Support Services Branch
National Office, Tuggeranong
Position Description:
We have a vacancy for an Executive Level 1 employee in the branch and will create a merit pool for future opportunities. We are looking for people with a variety of skills that can represent the Department in a fast-paced environment.
You will be required to undertake work that is very complex or sensitive and operate under broad direction. You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role and provide direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work, while illustrating the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Karen Redshaw
Contact Officer Phone:
Contact Officer Email: karen.redshaw@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 2+-Aug-2026
Income Management Engagement and Support Services Branch
National Office, Tuggeranong
Position Description:
We have a vacancy for an Executive Level 1 employee in the branch and will create a merit pool for future opportunities. We are looking for people with a variety of skills that can represent the Department in a fast-paced environment.
You will be required to undertake work that is very complex or sensitive and operate under broad direction. You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role and provide direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work, while illustrating the relationship between operational tasks and organisational goals.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Karen Redshaw
Contact Officer Phone:
Contact Officer Email: karen.redshaw@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 2+-Aug-2026
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