Vetting Analyst - Personnel Security Vetting and Insider Threat Team

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.