Security Vetting Analyst

About Mitchell Personnel Solutions 

Mitchell Personnel Solutions (MPS) is a Canberra based business that was founded in 2006 as a leading provider of personnel security vetting to the Commonwealth Government of Australia. MPS has built a business that empowers people. We invest in our people and support them to develop their career.  At MPS we are strong believers in the importance of security vetting and its place as a frontline defence against threats to the security of both the Nation and the Australian Government. With a workplace focused on wellbeing, we have built a diverse team of skilled staff, a high retention rate and engaged employees.  Over its 18+ years in business, MPS has been a trusted partner with the Australian Government as a panel member supporting the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). 

Your role

Under limited direction and working in a Team environment, perform security clearance assessments in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), AGSVA guidelines and standard operating procedures.

• Conduct security clearance assessments
• A typical day may include:
  • Security Interviews (face to face/online)
  • Collecting and assessing sensitive information and providing recommendations on a candidate’s suitability to hold a security clearance 
  • Identifying and assessing risks and anomalies
  • Preparation of evidence-based analysis and reports
  • Quality Assuring Case Files
  • Document processing and administration
• Be responsive to feedback
• Work to tight deadlines and achieve agreed key performance indicators/benchmarks relevant to the security clearance level of files (baseline, NV1, NV2, PV) 
• Travel may be required.

Capability requirements

Key capabilities for success in this role are: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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, setting your own schedule based on workload.
• Experience in, or understanding, of the Australian Federal Government and PSPF.
• Life experience is highly regarded.

Employment requirements

To be eligible for this position applicants are required to be Australian Citizens.  An applicant’s suitability for employment with MPS will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes including: 

• Holding a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting); and
• Be eligible to hold a security clearance of at least Negative Vetting 1 (NV1); and
• Complete a medical declaration and (where required) a pre-employment medical assessment. 

Learning and Development

MPS offer extensive professional development opportunities to grow our employees in the vetting space and for their future careers. 

What we offer

MPS will prepare you for a rich and rewarding career with future pathways to working within the Australian Federal Government across the Australian Intelligence Community.

Work life balance

MPS supports their workforce by offering flexible and generous workplace terms and conditions of employment.  Standard work hours for full-time employees is 7 hours, 30 minutes per day.  First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply for these roles.