EY External Security Vetting Analyst Team Leader

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What’s in it for you?



As External Security Vetting Analyst Team Leader, you'll take the lead in building and leading a high performing team, handling complex personal security clearance processes across various security levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, and Negative Vetting Level 2.


In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading high performing teams, assessing clearance cases, and leveraging your experience in vetting with attention to detail and ability to manage a complex process. You will also be accountable for Quality Assurance, enforcing stringent quality controls on Personal Security Files (PSFs), and provide sound, data-driven advice on clearance outcomes.

Process security clearances meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and EY best practices.
Conduct thorough Quality Assurance checks on Personal Security Files (PSFs) ensuring their alignment with standard procedures and the PSPF.
Collaborate seamlessly with multiple internal and external stakeholders and senior team members to deliver efficient and effective caseload management and execution.

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

Leadership: Experience in leading teams with the drive to mentor and lead a team of enthusiastic security analysts.
Attention to Detail: The meticulous scrutiny of extensive data and identification of potential security risks.
Quality Assurance: Firm commitment to uphold high-quality standards in vetting processes and documentation, strictly adhering to the PSPF.
A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
Extensive vetting experience (essential) in Government or similar high-security environments

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.


What we can offer you

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Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
We offer a competitive salary between $132,000 - $160,000 pending on skills and experience.

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