Security Vetting Analyst

About Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues.

Your role

Security Vetting Analysts (previously known as Security Vetting Officers) make assessments and recommendations about an individual’s suitability to hold a Positive Vetting security clearance in accordance with minimum standards set by the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and other policies and guidelines.

Outlined below are the key areas of responsibility for the Security Vetting Analyst:

• Manage, to completion, the vetting security clearance process for allocated cases within specified
• benchmark timeframes;
• Research, organise and conduct interviews;
• Perform detailed analysis and assessment and make recommendations in a high-level written report
• from;
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
• Contribute to shared knowledge with personnel security and vetting groups;
• Undertake interstate travel as required.

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Training, development & rotations

As an ASIS officer, you'll have access to a wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities including: 

• Training courses and conferences run by industry, government and international partners
• Internal leadership training for managers involving development projects, industry study tours and mentoring from the senior leadership team
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Salary & benefits

Security Vetting Analysts may earn an average of A$102,168 to A$117,746.

As an ASIS officer, you’ll have access to competitive remuneration packages that include allowances to compensate for the obligations of maintaining a security clearance and working in a secure environment. ASIS salaries also benefit from: 

1. Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 percent  
2. Relocation support for new staff, including financial assistance and leave entitlements  
3. Salary packaging opportunities
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Work life balance

ASIS officers benefit from generous workplace terms and conditions of employment. Officers have access to flexible working arrangements and generous paid leave. To know more about ASIS workplace conditions, click here.

Culture & vibe

ASIS values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. ASIS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About you

The following education, qualification and/or experience will be highly regarded:

• Demonstrated high level reasoning and problem solving skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills e.g clear, succinct and confident communicator
• in a range of situations, including vetting interviews;
• Comprehensive report writing skills;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in dealing with cultural and social sensitivities
• (ability to find common ground and effectively build rapport, relationships and networks with
• people, regardless of their background, age, gender or ethnicity);
• A Diploma in Personnel Security (Vetting), a Cert IV in Government (Personnel Security), or the
• ability to complete a Cert IV; and
• A current driver’s licence, ability and willingness to drive in the city or country areas. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to ASIS.

Hiring Process: 

You will be required to provide answers to the questions below and also provide a current resume which includes previous employment and educational qualifications.

1. Why are you applying for this role and what skills and attributes do you have that are transferable for the role of vetting analyst?
2. Provide an example where you have had to rely on your effective verbal or written communication skills to negotiate an outcome or make a recommendation based on available information.
3. Provide an example where you have had to manage a body of work that required you to work autonomously, with flexibility and effective time management.
4. Provide an example of when you have had to interpret a policy or workplace procedure to achieve a positive outcome for your employer. 

• Please do not tell anyone about your application with the organisation at this stage of the process as doing so may harm your suitability for employment with ASIS.
• You may be contacted via SMS regarding the next stage of the process.
• A merit list will be established for candidates who are suitable and will remain valid for a period of 12 months.