Aps5 / Aps6 - Security Vetting Officers - Nv1

ACM Healthcare; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ACM Healthcare, on behalf of a Federal Government Department, seeks APS5/APS6 Security Vetting Officers to join the Security Clearances and Maintenance division in Canberra. The role involves conducting vetting up to NV2 level, working full time on a 12-month contract in the Barton office, with responsibilities spanning assessment, case management, and timely advice on clearance outcomes.

Candidates must hold Cert IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting), NV1 clearance, and Australian

Qualifications

• Hold NV1 security clearance
• Australian citizen at time of commencement
• Cert IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) required

Responsibilities

• Undertake security vetting in accordance with PSPF and department SOPs
• Provide sound advice on clearance outcomes
• Assess and manage complex assessment work and prepare documentation
• Manage a caseload with service providers to QA standards
• Work to tight deadlines in a high tempo environment
• Perform other administrative security functions as needed

Skills

Security vetting

Caseload management

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Cert IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)

Tools

Case management system

Job description

16th October, 2026

APS5 / APS6 - Security Vetting Officers - NV1

• Initial 12 Month Contract
• APS5 - $61.18 - $63.76 an hour + Super
• APS6 - $67.24 - $76.36 an hour + Super

ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source for both APS5 and APS6, Personnel Security Vetting Officers to work within the Security Clearances and Maintenance division of the Department. The role is to undertake security clearance vetting up to the NV2 level. This position is full time, initially 12 months with availability within the Canberra, Barton office.
Responsibilities:

• Undertake security vetting in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework and Department standard operating procedures, utilising tools including a case management system and other systems as necessary.
• Provide sound advice regarding clearance outcomes and be receptive to feedback.
• Assess and manage complex assessment work and prepare relevant documentation to a high standard.
• Manage a caseload, including in partnership with established service providers, which aligns to the quality assurance standards.
• Work to tight deadlines and appropriately manage shifting priorities and a high tempo of work.
• Undertake other administrative support or security functions, such as inbox management and assessment of change of circumstance forms.

Criteria:

• Cert IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
• The successful candidate is required to hold a minimum, Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance
• As this role is within a Federal Government department you would need to be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement.

Contact:
Catherine to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available. Email Catherine directly at [e-mail]