- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Salary Range: $95,440 - $99,461 + 15.4% employer super contribution
- This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
JOB OVERVIEW
The Nominal Rolls team sits within the Data Connect Section, which forms part of the Data & Insights Branch in the Technology, Digital and Data Division.
The Nominal Rolls team plays a unique role within DVA by supporting both commemorative outcomes and data stewardship. The team maintains the World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and Preliminary Gulf War Nominal Rolls, ensuring they remain accurate, accessible and respectful records of service. Team members undertake detailed research and evidence validation, respond to requests for inclusions and amendments, and liaise with organisations such as the Department of Defence, National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial.
The Senior Nominal Rolls Officer supports the delivery of DVA's Nominal Rolls program through management of day-to-day operations, complex research activities and stakeholder engagement. The role provides technical expertise, mentors APS 4 officers and supports the APS 6 Team Leader in delivering strategic projects and operational priorities.
Operating under limited direction, the APS 5 exercises sound judgement in managing complex enquiries, maintaining data integrity and delivering high-quality written products.
It is highly desirable to have experience in records management, archives, and/or Australian military history, including the ability to research, interpret and manage historical records, and work with cultural institutions.
DUTIES
As an APS 5 you will be required to
- Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Nominal Rolls services, including workflow management, enquiry handling and service delivery.
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Research, analyse and interpret historical military service records from Defence, the National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial.
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Respond to enquiries from veterans, family members, researchers, media representatives and government agencies.
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Maintain quality assurance processes, monitor service standards, and identify and escalate emerging risks and issues.
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Train and mentor staff, contribute to procedures and guidance material, and provide technical advice on complex cases.
ELIGIBILITY
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
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The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
NOTES
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:
- Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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People with disability
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People who identify as LGBTQIA+
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People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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