EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

EY; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Flex leave

Parental leave

Career development

Salary negotiable

Job summary

EY is seeking an External Security Vetting Analyst to support the External Security Vetting Services program, focusing on NV2 matters. The role involves managing complex clearance cases, interviewing applicants, and producing evidence-based recommendations.

Flexible, hybrid work options are available to balance home and office, with a focus on high-security environments. The successful candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) and maintain NV2 clearance,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience assessing personnel security clearances, including NV2 matters, within Government, national security or similarly high-security environments.
• A current or recently held Negative Vetting Level 2 clearance, with the ability and willingness to maintain the clearance required for the role.
• Strong interviewing capability, including the ability to gather information sensitively, ask effective clarification questions, avoid assumptions and maintain procedural fairness.

Responsibilities

• Assess and progress NV2 security clearance cases meticulously, strictly adhering to the PSPF, agency requirements and EY best practices.
• Conduct structured, fair and professional applicant interviews to clarify information and assess vetting factors.
• Analyse complex and sensitive information including employment, financial, personal conduct and integrity considerations.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based case notes and recommendations for reviewers and decision-makers.
• Manage a complex, time-sensitive caseload balancing throughput, quality, risk and SLAs.
• Engage with quality assurance feedback and contribute to a high-performing vetting capability.

Skills

NV2 clearance experience

Structured interviewing

Security clearance assessment

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

EY External Security Vetting Analyst – Experienced NV2 Vetter

The opportunity

As an External Security Vetting Analyst, you will support EY’s External Security Vetting Services program by managing and assessing complex personnel security clearance cases, with a focus on Negative Vetting Level 2 matters and other clearance levels as required.

Our roles can also be offered on a part time, flexible, and hybrid basis to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assess and progress NV2 security clearance cases meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), agency requirements and EY best practices.
• Conduct structured, fair and professional applicant interviews, using clear non-leading questions to clarify information, test inconsistencies and assess relevant vetting factors.
• Analyse complex and sensitive information, including employment, financial, personal conduct, integrity and lifestyle considerations, distinguishing relevant risk indicators from non-material information.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive and evidence-based case notes and recommendations that allow reviewers and decision-makers to understand how each factor has been considered.
• Manage a complex, time-sensitive caseload while balancing throughput, quality, risk and service-level expectations.
• Engage constructively with quality assurance feedback, elevate complex matters appropriately, and contribute to a consistent, high-performing vetting capability.

Skills And Attributes For Success

The successful candidate must hold a Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting),

We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go but you should also have.

• Demonstrated experience assessing personnel security clearances, including NV2 matters, within Government, national security or similarly high-security environments.
• A current or recently held Negative Vetting Level 2 clearance, with the ability and willingness to maintain the clearance required for the role.
• Strong interviewing capability, including the ability to gather information sensitively, ask effective clarification questions, avoid assumptions and maintain procedural fairness.

Actually, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• High attention to detail and analytical thinking, with the ability to identify potential security risks across complex information sources.
• Sound judgement, integrity and objectivity when handling sensitive personal information.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Professional resilience, discretion and self-management, including the ability to manage competing priorities, sensitive content and time-critical work.

What We Can Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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