Location: Brisbane
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Date: 25 Sept 2025
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The Opportunity
As our 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, Negative Vetting Level 2, and Positive Vetting.
Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly and/or with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
This role is based in Naarm – Melbourne / Boorloo – Perth / Canberra - Ngambri / Meanjin – Brisbane / Tarndanya / Warrang – Sydney.
Your Key Responsibilities
In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading a geographically dispersed, newly formed and rapidly growing, high performing team with varying degrees of experience in security clearance processes. You will help build high performing teams, assess 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.
* Participate in our continuous improvement program
What We Look For
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* Extensive vetting experience (essential) in Government or similar high-security environments
* A minimum Negative Vetting Level 1, with the opportunity to upgrade to Negative Vetting 2 as required
* Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting)
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.
* 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.
What We Offer You
At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
* 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
* 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.
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