Vacancy title:
Vetting Support Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Protective Services, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Barrington Group Australia Pty Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Deakin, Canberra ACT | Canberra ACT

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Deakin, Canberra ACT

Government - Federal (Government & Defence)

Full time

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Full Time | Deakin ACT | 3 Roles Available

Barrington Personnel Security is growing – and we’re looking for three motivated, detail-oriented Vetting Support Officers to join our high-performing team.

We proudly have been a provider for the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) for the past fifteen years, supporting national security through high-quality personnel security vetting services. If you’re analytical, organised, and driven to build a long-term career in government security, this is your opportunity.

This isn’t just a job it’s a structured career pathway to becoming a Registered Vetting Analyst within 2 -3 years.

The Role

As a Vetting Support Officer, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our Vetting and Quality Assurance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor case progression and liaise with Vetting Analysts to ensure timeliness and quality
• Support the Quality Assurance Team in maintaining compliance standards
• Produce performance and KPI reports for senior management
• Gain exposure to business operations including allocations and invoicing
• Undertake and complete the Certificate IV in Government Personnel Security
• Upon qualification, train to conduct NV-level security vetting assessments
• Progress to undertaking Quality Assurance reviews and mentoring Analysts as competency develops

Your Career Pathway in Government Security

Year 1–2:

• Introduction to case management
• Introduction to vetting analysis
• Introduction to policy and its application to vetting
• Exposure to writing in a regulatory environment (report writing)
• Vetting Support & operational exposure
• Complete Certificate IV Government Security (Personnel Vetting)

Year 2–3:

• Conduct NV-level security vetting assessments
• Develop case analysis capability
• Registered Vetting Analyst pathway
• Undertake Quality Assurance on completed assessments
• Provide technical guidance to team members

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communicators (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy reviewing information critically
• Motivated to build a long-term career in the security vetting space

Previous experience in administration, compliance, investigations, legal, government, or defence environments will be highly regarded but mindset and capability matter most.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be Australian Citizens and able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Who are we ?

Barrington Group Australia is a dynamic and diverse organisation with over 35 years of experience across industries including hospitality, training, compliance management, healthcare, club consulting and security vetting. We pride ourselves on continually innovating our products and services to meet the evolving needs of our clients, both now and into the future.

This role will operate within our Barrington Personnel Security team, based in the heart of Canberra’s Deakin precinct, offering a dynamic, professional environment where you’ll gain exposure to government security operations and build a long-term career pathway in personnel vetting.

https://barringtons.com.au/services/vetting/

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining:

• Your relevant experience
• Why you are interested in a career in personnel security vetting
• Why you believe you are suitable for this role

If you think that this role is what you are looking for, please submit applications by the "apply now" button below.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your application
• If you are successful in the next stage, you will be contacted by our friendly in-house People & Culture Team to get to know you more.
• Face to Face Interview at our Office in Deakin.
• Reference Checks
• Job Offer

We wholeheartedly welcome and encourage all applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position. Your application will be met with appreciation and consideration, as we strive to enhance our diversity and support Indigenous talent in our team.

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