Senior TS-PA Vetting Manager

EY is proud to partner with the National TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) Vetting Authority within ASIO in developing a new TS-PA Capability. This capability aims to safeguard Australia from threats of espionage and foreign interference by transitioning AGSVA's PV clearances to a new TS-PA standard for Australia's highest-level security clearance.

To support this capability development, we are establishing a strong team of TS-PA Vetting Practitioners which will directly contribute to protecting the Australian Government's most sensitive resources, capabilities, and information from insider threat, espionage, and foreign interference.

As our Vetting Manager, you will help establish this capability by leading a team of Vetting Analysts, handling complex personal security clearance processes, and ensuring robust COMSEC and INFOSEC program processes. You will bring your existing skills in research, analysis, complex interviewing, risk assessment, and a passion for the national security mission.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including reduced hours to balance your time between home and office.

This role is based in Canberra.

You will have supervisory responsibility for a high-performing team, active assessment of security clearances, and leveraging your experience to build the capability within your team.

You will have attention to detail and manage complex, time-sensitive caseloads.

You will be part of the Quality Assurance function, enforcing stringent quality controls, and documenting robust, evidence-based advice on clearance outcomes.

• Conduct security clearances meticulously, 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.
• Effectively manage caseload and execution.
• Coach and mentor Analysts and Snr Analysts, as well as new team members to develop our team.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Vetting experience highly regarded, with experience working within high-security environments.
• Experience in conducting face-to-face interviews.
• A current or recently held PV or NV2 clearance, and willingness to upgrade to the new TS-PA clearance.
• A Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) is required for this role. We will provide this training to successful candidates who do not currently hold this qualification.

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 a team, mentoring/coaching, inclusive collaboration.
• Analytical Thinking: Information gathering, assessment, reasoning, and evaluation of complex, sensitive information, and identification of potential risks to national security.
• Curiosity: Explore inside and outside the box to find gaps, anomalies, and identify patterns and connections. Use creativity and problem-solving skills to find meaning in data.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to upholding high-quality standards in security vetting practices, strictly adhering to the PSPF.

At EY, we fuel your talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more about our career development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits package.

• Career development: Shape your future with confidence, and develop future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Enjoy a yearly wellness incentive, access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, family-friendly policies, and 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are core to who we are, how we work, and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities.