Security and Estate Directors

Security and Estate Directors (multiple)

The Security and Estate Group (SEG) is looking to fill a range of Director positions:

Director of Vetting Operations - External Security Vetting Services (ESVS):

The Director of Vetting Operations - ESVS is pivotal in safeguarding Australia’s national security by delivering responsive and assured whole of government security clearance vetting services within the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). In this role, you will manage vetting operations in a dynamic environment; lead a high-performing and geographically dispersed team of vetting professionals.

Team sizes range from approximately 15 Australian Public Service (APS) employees to larger teams comprising both APS employees and contractors, totalling more than 60 staff. The total APS workforce is approximately 190 staff across five locations.

A key aspect of the role involves managing a panel of external vetting service providers that deliver elements of AGSVA’s core vetting functions. This includes effective contract management, case coordination, performance monitoring, and quality assurance. More than 700 specified personnel are managed across eight Prime companies, under contracts valued in excess of $190 million over a three
-year period.

You will oversee assurance programs to strengthen organisational compliance with whole-of-Government security vetting requirements and manage clearance casework and decision-making across all security levels, including pre-assessment and maintenance activities.

You will be responsible for case throughput in accordance with AGSVA’s Service Level Charter time frames.

This is a leadership position requiring strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence outcomes across Defence and whole-of-Government.

This position requires an NV2 security clearance.

Location:

Flexible in either:
Canberra
-ACT ,Darwin – NT, Brisbane - QLD, Sydney – NSW, Melbourne
-VIC , Adelaide – SA, Perth - WA

Director of International Security Policy:

As the Director of International Security Policy, you will lead the development, advocacy, and implementation of advice on complex strategic and international policy issues. This is a critical leadership role, influencing Australia’s national security interests and ensures the secure sharing of official information with foreign partners to advance Australia’s strategic objectives.

You will provide direction and oversight across the policy function, ensuring integration and consistency in advice and implementation. This includes managing and developing high-performing teams, setting clear expectations, and driving performance and capability.

You will oversee resource allocation, priorities, and workflows to deliver outcomes aligned with Defence’s objectives, while preparing complex briefs, reports, and correspondence to support senior decision-making.

In this role, you will advise on emerging challenges, recommend policy responses, and represent Defence at national and multinational engagements. Your ability to build and sustain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and anticipate sensitivities will be key to achieving Defence’s policy objectives. You will also ensure compliance with legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks while developing strategic guidance for programs and initiatives that shape Australia’s security posture.

This position requires an NV2 security clearance.

Location: Campbell Park – ACT

Director of Service Delivery:

As the Director of Service Delivery, you will lead a large, regionally dispersed workforce responsible for delivering base support and estate services across a dynamic and complex Defence environment. This high-profile leadership role drives integration and alignment of regional services to achieve national consistency, innovation, and reform. You will champion customer-focused outcomes, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary Regional Services, you will influence strategic priorities, lead change, and manage geographically dispersed teams to…