EL 1 - Executive Officers

• Data and Evaluation Group and Family Safety Group
• National Office, Tuggeranong

Position Description:
The Data and Evaluation Group and Family Safety Group have two vacancies and are seeking experienced and high performing officers to undertake the role of Executive Officer. In this role you will provide a range of high-level executive, secretariat and project support services to your Group.

Executive Officers are required to understand the organisational context and take initiative to meet stream and group objectives. You will perform a leadership role in helping implement the strategic direction of the stream and you will exercise sound judgement to provide advice and create solutions to complex issues.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.

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: Tracey Lanza

Contact Officer Phone: 0408 350 ***

Contact Officer Email: ************@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 09-Sep-2026

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