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SECURITY & CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Security & Citizenship Requirements

The work undertaken by CEA Technologies Pty Limited (CEA) is defence related, therefore candidates and existing employees and contractors must be aware of applicable security and citizenship/nationality requirements, and the impact these requirements could have on a candidate’s eligibility for employment, continuation of employment, or contracting at CEA.

As a defence industry organisation, all positions within CEA require the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance. In order to be eligible, candidates must at minimum be an Australian citizen. For further information on the eligibility and suitability requirements to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance, please refer to the AGSVA website. For information on how to apply for Australian citizenship, please go to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/home.

Some positions within CEA require employees and contractors to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). The ACT Human Rights Commission has granted CEA an exemption from certain sections of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) in order to comply with ITAR requirements. Where ITAR restrictions apply, this is listed in job advertisements as part of eligibility criteria. These restrictions may impact a candidate’s eligibility to gain employment at CEA, or restrict a contractor’s or existing employee’s ability to engage in work that requires access to ITAR-controlled material.

Given these conditions, candidates, employees, and contractors must disclose information that is relevant to their eligibility to access ITAR-controlled material at the time of application, within a recruitment process, or during active employment, such as:

  • Place of birth
  • Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence
  • Countries of issue for current and past passports
  • Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes

If new ITAR restrictions impact existing employees or contractors with dual nationality working on programs, CEA makes every reasonable effort to minimise adverse impacts to those affected individuals by transferring them into a suitable alternate position where available. Where no such position exists, the contractor or employee may be terminated. This will only occur as a last resort and in line with CEA policies. Such activities are managed by the People and Culture team in collaboration with Export Control and the Senior Leadership Group.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation regardless of their culture, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality. CEA has comprehensive workplace policies and programs to prevent discrimination. These policies outline the company’s commitment to Equal Opportunity and providing a workplace free from all forms of behaviour that are discriminatory, intimidating or offensive.

CEA has effective policies and procedures for raising and handling complaints and grievances which are available electronically on the internal intranet or in hard copy from the People and Culture Team.

There are Australian Federal, State, and Territory laws addressing Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. Unlawful discrimination includes actions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin, sexuality, gender identity, and immigrant status. In each jurisdiction, there is a tribunal or commission that investigates complaints of breaches of these laws.

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