Security Clearance Specialist | NV1 | Governance & Compliance

Government or Defence client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Knights is seeking a Security Clearance Administrator to provide administrative and coordination support across the personnel security function within a regulatory environment. You will work in the Security team, ensuring onboarding, vetting, and access controls align with PSPF requirements.

This role involves maintaining policies, supporting governance activities, and delivering accurate records and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong admin, coordination and records management skills.
• Confidential information handling with good judgement.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Pragmatic, risk-based problem solving.
• Ability to build relationships across stakeholders.
• Highly organized and trustworthy; protect sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating security clearance processes, pre-onboarding checks and temporary access arrangements.
• Embedding personnel security requirements into onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintaining personnel security policies, procedures and guidance material.
• Supporting governance activities including overseas travel management, risk assessments and waivers.
• Keeping records, reporting and assurance artefacts accurate and audit-ready.
• Contributing to executive reporting and continuous improvement of the function.

Skills

Admin coordination

Records management

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Government Security

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Halcyon Knights is seeking a Security Clearance Administrator to provide administrative and coordination support across the personnel security function within a regulatory environment. You will work in the Security team, ensuring onboarding, vetting, and access controls align with PSPF requirements.

This role involves maintaining policies, supporting governance activities, and delivering accurate records and executive reporting.