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Jeffrey Raftery

Pimpama,QLD

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record in the private and government sectors adept at streamlining vetting processes and enhancing team performance. Excels in people management and conflict resolution, communication and ensuring high compliance and quality standards. Skilled in security policy frameworks and innovative solutions, demonstrating exceptional integrity and computer literacy.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Vetting Analyst - Team Leader

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
06.2024 - Current

-Coordinate, case manage and priorities vetting workflow across the vetting team members to ensure the effective and efficient processing of all required security clearance requests;


-Conduct comprehensive QA on all clearances ensuring processes adhere to the relevant vetting policies;

minimum checking requirements have been satisfied, and recommendations made are appropriate in accordance with the Personnel Security Guidelines of the PSPF;

-Manage coach and develop Vetting Analysts to assist to build a team culture aligned with organisational Mission and Values;

-Performance Manage team members, including developing performance plans;

-Allocate and manage resources;

-Oversee and manage all team members annual leave and sick leave requests to ensure effective business continuity;

-Complete final QA of team member files;

-Monitor compliance, quality and address ineffective process issues;

-Ensure compliance and safety with all WHS requirements;

-Establish and build strong working relationships with business leaders at all levels;

-Work with the Senior Management team to assist in the implementation of changes and key priorities across the business.

Vetting Analyst -PV

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
09.2022 - Current

-Manage to completion, the vetting security clearance process for allocated cases within specified benchmark time frames;


-Research, organise and conduct interviews;


-Perform detailed analysis and assessment and make -recommendations in high level written report form;


-Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;


-Contribute to shared knowledge with personnel security and vetting groups;


-Undertake interstate travel as required.

Vetting Analyst - NV1 to NV2

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
09.2019 - Current

Duties as described for PV Position.


Selected as suitable to undertake Positive Vetting security assessments.

Vetting Analyst Baseline to NV2

Australian Forensic Services
03.2016 - 08.2019

As described previously for PV, NV2, NV1 and Baseline positions.


Left as company contract with AGSVA concluded.

Senior Investigator

Broadspectrum
09.2013 - 02.2016

-Conduct high level investigations at the Manus Island Processing Centre;

-Execution of search warrants.

-Extensive and direct reporting and liaison and reporting to Australian Border Force;

-Provide subject matter advice to local Papua New Guinea Police Force.

Government Investigations Trainer

KPS
01.2012 - 08.2013

Provide Training and Assessment services to various government agencies including the Australian Tax Office and Australian Skills and Quality Authority.

NSW Police-Various Role

NSW Police
12.1982 - 08.2011

-Various policing roles within metropolitan, regional and remote communities including general and investigative functions;

-Attained the rank of Inspector;

-Officer in charge of Kingscliff and Brunswick Heads Police Stations.

-Police Negotiator of High Risk Incidents.

Education

Diploma - Government Investigation

College For Law And Justice Administration
Gold Coast

Diploma - Security And Risk Management

College For Law And Justice Administration
Gold Coast

Diploma - Business

College For Law And Justice Administration
Gold Coast

Certificate IV - Government-Personnel Security

Australian Forensic Services
Canberra ACT
08.2015

Skills

-Innovation approaches regarding current key security vetting challenges;

-Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills;

-Ability to prioritise and have strong time management skills;

-Strong stakeholder engagement ability;

-High attention to detail and accuracy;

-High levels of integrity and discretion;

-Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new information systems;

-Work effectively within a team and autonomously;

-Ability to lead and motivate remote teams nationally;

-Substantial experience in vetting clearance applications;

-Extensive knowledge of the Protective Security Policy -Framework;

-Values that champion integrity, collaboration and helping others

Timeline

Vetting Analyst - Team Leader

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
06.2024 - Current

Vetting Analyst -PV

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
09.2022 - Current

Vetting Analyst - NV1 to NV2

Mitchell Personnel Solutions
09.2019 - Current

Vetting Analyst Baseline to NV2

Australian Forensic Services
03.2016 - 08.2019

Senior Investigator

Broadspectrum
09.2013 - 02.2016

Government Investigations Trainer

KPS
01.2012 - 08.2013

NSW Police-Various Role

NSW Police
12.1982 - 08.2011

Diploma - Government Investigation

College For Law And Justice Administration

Diploma - Security And Risk Management

College For Law And Justice Administration

Diploma - Business

College For Law And Justice Administration

Certificate IV - Government-Personnel Security

Australian Forensic Services
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