EY External Security Vetting Analyst

EY External Security Vetting Analyst 

The opportunity 

As an External Security Vetting Analyst, you'll be handling Personnel security clearance processes across various clearance levels, such as Baseline, Negative Vetting Level 1, Negative Vetting Level 2 and Positive Vetting.

Our roles may be adjusted to work flexibly. Please speak with us about potential options. 

This role is based in Naarm – Melbourne / Canberra - Ngambri / Tarndanya / Warrang – Sydney.  

Your key responsibilities 

In this critical role, you will be responsible for assessing components of 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.


• Leverage electronic case management systems for efficient clearance processing.


• Offer advice on clearance outcomes while adeptly handling complex vetting cases and sensitivities.


• Contacting Clearance Subjects and conducting interviews as required 

Skills and attributes for success  

• 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.


• Time Management: Ensure milestones and SLAs are met with close attention to competing demands on time. Vetting experience (essential) in Government or similar high-security environments 

Ideally, 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.   

• A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required 


• Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)


• Analytical Thinking: Information gathering, assessment, reasoning and evaluation of complex, sensitive information and identification of potential risks to national security.