Sheridan Boyle
Canberra
Summary
I am a Senior Vetting Analyst with a range of diverse skills and qualifications. I have demonstrated experience in conducting simple to complex vetting cases to a high standard, ensuring compliance across both the analytical and administrative responsibilities of the security vetting process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Vetting/Assessing Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
06.2019 - Current
- Manage team of Vetting Analysts and promote a productive work environment.
- Conduct quality assurance assessments on case work conducted by Vetting Analysts to ensure compliance with the departments frameworks and required standard.
- Conduct 'Initial' and 'Review' security clearance processes in accordance with relevant policies.
- Receive, analyse and prioritise a large number of both simple and complex vetting case files (Baseline, NV1, NV2 and PV).
- Examine and review case material and documents.
- Plan and conduct referee interviews (in person, over the phone or via email).
- Plan and conduct interviews with applicant (in person or VTC).
- Furnish in-depth referee reports as required.
- Liaise and meet with a number of internal and external stakeholders including government agencies and private corporations.
- Review, analyse and identify inconsistencies and anomalies in applicants documentation and history and take appropriate action to determine the applicants suitability for a security clearance.
- Conduct an overall comprehensive assessment of the applicants suitability for a security clearance.
- Generate risk assessments, identifying any risk mitigations and recommend risk management plans for approval by the delegate.
- Furnish a detailed report to the Director of Vetting, either recommending that a security clearance be granted or withheld and clearly articulate how the applicant either does or does not meet the minimum requirements as per Australian Government policies and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
- Complete other administration tasks such as Report Writing, Annual Reviews, Security Clearance Maintenance, Performance Development Plans, Interview Plans, Investigation Plans.
- Travel both locally and interstate to complete vetting processes.
- Review internal processes to identify areas of inefficiency, recommend and implement improvements to streamline workplace functions and improve productivity.
Senior Vetting Analyst
Omni Executive
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Conduct both simple and complex vetting assessments and furnish clear and concise recommendations on an individual's suitability to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance and access to sensitive and classified information.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures, including the Protective Security Policy Framework.
- Collect and analyse personal information, obtained through several sources, including clearance subject interviews, referee interviews, and background checks using internal and external databases.
- Complete Security Assessment Interviews with clearance subjects and adapt line of questioning to accommodate any identified areas of concern.
- Conduct referee interviews using a variety of methods such as, in person, phone, VTC or email.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver and continually assess and improve vetting processes and outcomes.
- Conduct an ongoing assessment of vetting processes, in an effort to identify potential areas of improvement and provide solutions.
- Simultaneously manage a large quantity of cases, without supervision, and utilise time management and prioritisation skills to triage priority applications and meet tight deadlines.
- Liaise with assessing psychologists to discuss identified Emotional and Mental Health security concerns and formulate a plan to proceed.
Assessing Officer
Attorney-General's Department
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Conduct 'Initial' and 'Review' security clearance processes
- Receive, analyse and prioritise a large number of both simple and complex vetting case files (Baseline, NV1, NV2 and PV)
- Examine and review case material and documents
- Plan and conduct referee interviews (face to face, over the phone or via email)
- Plan and conduct interviews with applicant (face to face or over the phone)
- Furnish in-depth referee reports as required
- Liaise with a number of internal and external stakeholders including government agencies and private corporations
- Review, analyse and identify inconsistencies and anomalies in applicants documentation and history and take appropriate action to determine the applicants suitability for a security clearance
- Conduct an overall comprehensive assessment of the applicants suitability for a clearance
- Furnish a detailed report to the Director of Vetting either recommending that a security clearance be granted or withheld and clearly articulate how the applicant either does or does not meet the minimum requirements as per Australian Government policies and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Review and QA other colleagues work to ensure it complies with the departments frameworks and required standards
- Complete other administration tasks such as Report Writing, Annual Reviews, Clearance Maintenance, Performance Development Plans, Investigation Plans, Interview Plans
- Utilise both internal and external programs and software systems to perform extensive investigations to identify discrepancies, and confirm information obtained throughout the clearance process regarding the applicant
- Prepare applicant files and manage them accordingly
Business Support Officer
Gold Coast City Council
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Review and assess complex data and reports
- QA internal policy documents
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding current local government policy and processes
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
11.2010 - 01.2016
- Field Training Officer accreditation and mentoring of junior police officers
- Performed the roles and duties of an operational police officer
- Completed a number of police intelligence courses
- Completed a number of cognitive/investigative interviewing courses
- Conducted simple and complex investigations to a high standard
- Completed a large number of interviews with offenders, suspects, victims, witnesses and complainants
- Furnished investigation reports and court briefs to a high standard
Education
Certificate IV - Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Canberra, ACT01.2019
Diploma - Policing
Queensland Police Service
Brisbane, QLD06.2011
Diploma - Justice Administration
College of Law And Justice
Queensland01.2011
Skills
- Consistently produce work to a high standard in a fast paced and high work volume environment
- Exceed KPI's including meeting timeframes and goals
- Compliance with relevant Australian Government security policy, procedures and frameworks
- Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision
- Self-motivated
- Possess a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong time-management and task prioritisation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team Leadership
- Case management
Timeline
Senior Vetting Analyst
Omni Executive
08.2021 - 07.2023
Security Vetting/Assessing Officer
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
06.2019 - Current
Assessing Officer
Attorney-General's Department
01.2018 - 06.2019
Business Support Officer
Gold Coast City Council
01.2016 - 01.2017
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
11.2010 - 01.2016
Certificate IV - Government Security (Personnel Vetting)
Canberra Institute Of Technology
Diploma - Policing
Queensland Police Service
Diploma - Justice Administration
College of Law And Justice
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