EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

About the Position

EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

Location: Canberra, Australia

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and progress NV2 security clearance cases meticulously, adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), agency requirements, and EY best practices.
• Conduct structured, fair, and professional applicant interviews to clarify information, test inconsistencies, and assess relevant vetting factors.
• Analyse complex and sensitive information, including employment, financial, personal conduct, integrity, and lifestyle considerations.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and evidence-based case notes and recommendations.
• Manage a complex, time-sensitive caseload while balancing throughput, quality, risk, and service-level expectations.
• Engage constructively with quality assurance feedback, escalate complex matters appropriately, and contribute to a consistent, high-performing vetting capability.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

We Offer

• 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.
• 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.
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

About the Company

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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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