Casual NV Security Vetting Analysts

Mechanical Project Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitchell Personnel Solutions seeks NV Vetting Analysts to join our vetting team on a casual basis in Sydney. You need not have vetting experience, but related analytical or investigative background helps. Training will be provided to conduct personnel vetting assessments and support important decisions.

The role involves case-rate work, interviews, assessments, and producing evidence-based recommendations for security clearances, with travel across Australia as needed.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required.
• NV1 security clearance required or able to obtain.
• Hold or be willing to obtain Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting).
• Must have a suitable home office environment.
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Able to touch type at least 50 wpm.
• Willingness to travel within Australia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personnel vetting interviews.
• Develop assessments and evidence-based recommendations.
• Conduct checks and administrative tasks for vetting.
• Perform research and review holdings.
• Engage with applicants and external stakeholders.
• Gather and analyse security relevant information.
• Prepare high-quality reports assessing suitability for access to national security material.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Interviewing

Education

Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting)

Job description

Mechanical Project Services – Sydney CBD NSW

Are you naturally curious, detail-oriented, and interested in assessing and analysing information to support important decisions?

Mitchell Personnel Solutions (MPS) are looking for NV Vetting Analysts to join our vetting team on a casual basis.

You do not need prior personnel vetting experience to apply but will need experience in related roles (e.g. investigation, analytics, recruitment or intelligence) or have transferrable skills to be successful. Working as part of a supportive team, you will receive training and mentoring to help you develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct personnel vetting assessments.

About Mitchell Personnel Solutions

MPS is a leading provider of personnel security vetting to the Commonwealth Government of Australia. MPS has built a business that empowers its 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 highly skilled and engaged staff.

Over its 20 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).

Eligibility Requirements

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain at least a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting).
• Have a suitable home office environment capable of handling sensitive information securely.
• Be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Be able to touch type at a minimum of 50 wpm.
• Be willing and able to travel within Australia to conduct vetting assessments.

Note: Candidates who already hold a Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) and hold at least an NV1 security clearance will be prioritised. Candidates that do not already hold these qualifications may not be able to commence employment until late-2027.

About the role

• This role is engaged on a case-rate basis, with payment made for each case successfully completed.
• Conduct interviews, develop assessments and make evidence-based recommendations about an individual's suitability to hold or maintain a security clearance in accordance with risk management principles.
• Conduct checks and perform administrative functions for vetting assessments.
• Conduct research and review existing holdings.
• Engage with clearance applicants and external stakeholders to fill gaps in information.
• Gather and analyse security relevant information.
• Prepare high quality, evidence-based reports that analyse an individual's suitability to access national security classified material.