External Security Vetting Practitioner

About the role

EY's External Security Vetting Services (ESVS) team is seeking expressions of interest from experienced external personnel security vetting practitioners to support the delivery of Australian Government security clearance assessments. The role involves assessing complex and sensitive clearance matters for Australian Government clients, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct personnel security clearance assessments in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and agency requirements.
• Manage clearance cases across Baseline, NV1, NV2 and Positive Vetting (PV) levels.
• Conduct security interviews and gather information from clearance subjects and stakeholders.
• Analyse sensitive information such as employment history, financial circumstances, personal conduct and integrity matters.
• Prepare evidence-based assessments, recommendations and case documentation.
• Apply quality assurance processes to vetting documentation and Personal Security Files.
• Manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement of vetting standards.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship.
• A current active AGSVA security clearance of NV1, NV2 or PV.
• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting).
• Demonstrated experience in external personnel security vetting within an Australian Government, national security or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience conducting security interviews and assessments, and preferably assessing NV2 and/or PV cases.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of Australian Government vetting frameworks, policies and standards, including the PSPF.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and sound judgement.
• Strong written communication and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Preferred: quality assurance review experience, complex clearance management, mentoring colleagues and experience in high-security or Defence-related environments.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly wellness incentive, extra flex leave and family-friendly policies.
• Competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.