Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full Time | $93k - $105k +15.4% super | salary sacrificing available
• Inclusive and Diverse Organisation | Sutherland Shire Location
• On-site Childcare for employees | Free onsite Parking | Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Looking for a professional with investigative, risk management or analysis skills

About the Opportunity

Working under the guidance of the Senior Personnel Security Vetting Analyst, in a small supportive team, the Personnel Security Vetting Analyst is responsible for conducting complex personnel security vetting assessments to determine an individual's suitability for a security clearance. The position applies evidence-based analysis, structured judgment, and risk management principles to assess potential security risks.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough personnel security vetting assessments using detailed risk assessment and well-supported arguments to determine an individual’s eligibility for a security clearance.
• Apply structured judgment, critical thinking, and risk management principles to make informed clearance decisions. This includes preparing detailed, high-quality written reports outlining recommendations based on evidence-based analysis, professional structured judgment methodology and risk management principles.
• Communicate effectively with delegates, internal divisions, and external stakeholders to gather and verify necessary information within benchmark timeframes including taking the necessary action to resolve any adverse findings.

Please click here to view the full Position Description or click Apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes. We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits. Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment. ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

Working with us you will enjoy:

ANSTO offers training and development, performance base salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 8 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)

• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Ingrid Stead on (02) 9717 3007. For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 30 March 2025 at 11:59pm.

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.