Vetting Analyst - Personnel Security Vetting and Insider Threat Team

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05 ($99,285.00 - $107,559.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14377

 

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

 

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

 

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

 

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The AFP is looking for motivated, skilled, culturally sensitive, customer focused individuals to meet current and anticipated vacancies within Personnel Security Vetting  and the Insider Threat Team .

Personnel Security Vetting - As a band 5 Vetting Analyst, you will gather information from various sources, conduct security interviews, process security clearance assessments and provide timely, high quality recommendations regarding security clearance outcomes. The AFP is seeking applicants who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in both written and verbal communications. 

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

 

Insider Threat Team - As an Insider Threat Specialist, are an integral part of the AFP Insider Threat Team. As an Insider Threat Specialist, you will play a critical role by contributing to the identification, assessment and management of emerging and ongoing insider threat risks. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity will be essential in conducting comprehensive investigations and preparing detailed reports. 

What will you do?

Personnel Security Vetting - The role is a senior Vetting Analyst, completing high level and complex security clearance assessments for the AFP. Your duties will include:

• Work individually and with your team to assess whether clearance applicants are suitable to hold a security clearance in accordance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)  and AFP governance frameworks.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of Band 3 and 4 Vetting Analysts
• Assess information from various sources, conduct research and review existing holdings.
• Conduct interviews with clearance applicants to sensitively collect personal information.
• Conduct analysis, write assessments and provide advice that identifies areas for further resolution in the vetting process.
• Support the Team Leader and assist with the delegation of cases when required.

 

Insider Threat Team - The Insider Threat Team provides the AFP with a centralised capability for insider threat analysis and response. As the focal point for the insider threat team within the AFP, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day functions and running the program.
• Conducting analysis on aggregated data sources to detect insider threat anomalies and concerns.
• Prioritising detected instances of potential insider activity.
• Stakeholder coordination – routine and also as part of the insider even response plan.
• Developing and maintaining the program’s policies, plans and processes.
• Developing and refining AFP specific indicators of insider activity with input from stakeholders.
• Providing support to incident investigators.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments on personnel, systems and processes.
• Developing and implementing insider threat response plans, aligned with PSPF.
• Conducting training programs to educate employees on insider threat risks.
• Collect, verify and analyse information from various sources.
• Prepare high-quality, accurate and timely reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Stay informed of changes in policies, procedures and legislative requirements related to the Insider Threat Program.

Essential Requirements

Personnel Security Vetting / Insider Threat Team

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one ( If suitable for Insider threat team - TS-PA Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one )
• Contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role

Desirable Requirements

 

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded for the Personnel Security Vetting positions:

• Successfully completed one of the following: Certificate IV in Personnel Security Vetting, Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management, Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Selection Criteria

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise and skills

 

Additional Information

• These roles are AFP Band 5 level roles
• These roles are located in ACT, you must be in ACT to complete the role, any applicants needing to relocate for role must do so at own expense
• Given the expected high volume of applications for the role, only applicants successfully progressing past interview stage will eligible to receive feedback

Application

 

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

 

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role. Please indicate which position you would like to considered for in the first line of your pitch. 

 

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

 

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

 

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  

Recruitment Process

 

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

 

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

 

Contact Officer:  John Stanciucu,

Contact Officer Phone:  5126 6718, ​

Contact Officer Email:  john.stanciucu@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 08/05/2025

 

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