MPS is the most experienced security vetting agency in Australia. Over the past 10 years MPS has assessed over 60,000 security clearances for the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
MPS actively engage with industry and governmental bodies to ensure that the best practices and latest assessment of national security priorities are implemented.
Our MPS team are strong believers in the importance of security vetting and its place as a frontline defence against threats to the security of both the Nation and the Australian Government.
MPS are committed to developing a workforce that represents the diversity of Australian culture and builds on the skills of each of the other personnel. MPS prides themselves on their peer-to-peer support and buddy program, as well as having an open and honest agile work environment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and people with disability.
With a workplace focused on wellbeing, MPS have built a diverse team of highly skilled and engaged staff. MPS invest in their people and support them to develop their career.
Our core values underpin our approach to all areas of the business, always operating with integrity, honesty, loyalty and trust.
Working at MPS not only expands your skillset in personnel vetting and intelligence, but it also provides an opportunity to broaden your understanding of the world, and Australia’s place within it. We offer a range of opportunities to develop your skills and experience in different areas.
MPS are committed to supporting you with on-the-job training and can provide opportunities to attend industry courses and conferences to develop your skills for a diverse and rewarding career. We mentor, develop and train you to be your best and provide you with opportunities to take on different challenges.
Graduates can apply to MPS Graduate Programs where you will complete program to help you learn about different parts of the Organisation. This will give you a strong understanding of the business of intelligence.
You will need to address the selection criteria associated with the advertised position. Provide responses to specific questions to demonstrate your capability in a relevant way.
Before applying online via Prosple, you need to create an account to preview and print the data requested throughout the Application Form, so you can gather any missing pieces of information. You need the following details on hand:
MPS emphasises that they need to properly examine the candidate’s travel and employment history, and this can take time. It is also essential that you not discuss your application with anyone, as this could impact your career with MPS. These have important reasons which will become clear when you progress through the recruitment process. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted within 2-10 weeks.
We offer a range of flexible and generous terms and conditions of employment including:
No matter your interest, whether it is in personnel vetting, intelligence, national security or foreign affairs, our graduate program will prepare you for a rich and rewarding career with future pathways to working within the Australian Federal Government across the Australian Intelligence Community. As a graduate, you’ll have access to a competitive remuneration package that includes compensation for the obligations of maintaining a security clearance and working in a secure environment. During the program, you will be provided with:
MPS offers long-term career opportunities. Regular promotion and internal transfer opportunities are available, and the promotion decisions are based on merit.
The estimated salaries per year at MPS for the Graduate Program vary from AU$85,000 to $100,000