EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

EY External Security Vetting Analyst - Experienced NV2 Vetter

Location: Anywhere in Country

Date: 14 Jul 2026

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 home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and progress NV2 security clearance cases meticulously, strictly adhering to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), agency requirements and EY best practices.
• Conduct structured, fair and professional applicant interviews, using clear non leading questions to clarify information, test inconsistencies and assess relevant vetting factors.
• Analyse complex and sensitive information, including employment, financial, personal conduct, integrity and lifestyle considerations, distinguishing relevant risk indicators from non material information.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive and evidence based case notes and recommendations that allow reviewers and decision makers to understand how each factor has been considered.
• Manage a complex, time sensitive caseload while balancing throughput, quality, risk and service level expectations.
• Engage constructively with quality assurance feedback, escalated complexities appropriately, and contribute to a consistent, high performing vetting capability.

Skills and attributes for success

• 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.
• 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.

What we can offer you

• Career development: Opportunities to develop your future focused skills and gain world class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements: Policies that empower you to balance your professional and personal life.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Includes a yearly wellness incentive, additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family friendly policies such as 26 weeks of gender neutral paid parental leave.
• Salary: Competitive, open to negotiation based on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness statement

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. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or an external third party provider.

Acknowledgement of Country

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.