Security Vetting Analyst

The Role

As a Security Vetting Analyst working within the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA), you will conduct personnel security vetting functions to determine a person’s suitability to be granted an Australian Government security clearance.

You will be responsible for:

• Collecting and assessing sensitive information about security clearance applicants using telephone, video and/or in-person interviews with referees and/or applicants.
• Assessing and analysing information according to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Writing reports using evidence-based analysis, professional structured judgment methodology and risk management principles.
• You will manage a caseload of security clearance processes, including full clearance assessments, continuous vetting, such as Change of Circumstances, reinstatement & transfer of previous clearances and mandated reporting processes, leading to making a recommendation for AGSVA’s Security Clearance Delegates (SCD).
• Within 12 months, it is expected you will transition to also becoming an SCD. As an SCD, you will review completed cases in accordance with the PSPF and AGSVA’s Quality Assurance and Risk Management frameworks, in order to provide assurance that the applicant is suitable to be granted a security clearance.

About our Team

AGSVA is located in the Defence Security Division within the Department of Defence and is the central vetting agency for the Australian Government. AGSVA conducts security clearance assessments for over 1200 federal, state and territory agencies and industry partners and manages approximately 433,000 active security clearances. AGSVA operates out of seven cities across Australia (Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Darwin).

AGSVA is a highly skilled and professional organisation dedicated to the provision of security-assured clearances. This work is a critical business enabler for the Australian Government and for Australia’s national and economic security, allowing Government to deliver capabilities and services.

You will be part of a proactive and dynamic AGSVA Vetting Operations team that is trusted and proven, contributing to a positive service delivery culture. You will also be given opportunities to work in other parts of AGSVA, such as on vetting policy and procedures and complex cases.

Our Ideal Candidate

The role is suited to people who embody a positive can-do attitude, are comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced environments. Emotional intelligence, initiative, dedication, curiosity and the highest level of personal accountability and integrity define our ideal candidate.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills and experience in:

• An ability to follow and interpret policy, procedures and legislative frameworks.
• Being organised & the ability to manage a caseload of multiple cases and/or decisions at the same time, working within quality and time benchmarks to complete them.
• Adapt to changing and competing priorities by being flexible and agile.
• Sound judgment and are awareness of their own biases.
• Possess integrity and professionalism and are personable, non-judgmental and collaborative.
• Identifying, accepting and managing risk to make security-assured case recommendations and/or decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Have excellent knowledge of Australian and international current affairs and awareness of security threats and risks affecting Australia’s national security.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers