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MPS Graduate Intelligence Program
The Mitchell Personnel Solutions (MPS) Graduate Intelligence Program offers unique learning experiences and career development working with the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.
MPS is the winner of various awards including Recommended Employer, Telstra Small Business Champion and Service Excellence.
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About Mitchell Personnel Solutions
MPS is a leading provider of personnel security vetting to the Commonwealth Government of Australia. MPS has built a business that empowers its people. We invest in our people and support them to develop their career.
At MPS we 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. With a workplace focused on wellbeing, we have built a diverse team of highly skilled and engaged staff.
Over its 17+ years in business, MPS has been a trusted partner with the Australian Government as a panel member supporting the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Your role
You’ll start as a permanent employee and complete a dynamic training and development program over 12 months that will give you a thorough understanding of the business of intelligence, security vetting and Australia’s national security. The types of work, training and development opportunities you complete, as a Security Vetting Analyst, will be focused on Positive Vetting, specialising in Intelligence and industry ‘best practice’.
Your role will be a Security Vetting Analyst where you will make assessments and recommendations about an individual’s suitability to hold a security clearance in accordance with minimum standards set by the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and other policies and guidelines.
As a Security Vetting Analyst you will:
What we offer
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:
Learning and Development
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. With various future pathways available, MPS are committed to targeted training and development to each of our graduate’s personal career ambitions.
Work life balance
MPS supports their workforce by offering flexible and generous workplace terms and conditions of employment.
Flexible working arrangements:
Support and Wellbeing:
Who are we looking for?
MPS is looking for both generalist and specialist graduates that have a genuine interest in national security and intelligence, problem-solving, critical thinking and innovation. Whether you are studying international relations, arts, economics, cyber security, policy, education or business, MPS is looking for creative and energetic graduates with a range of skill sets from all academic backgrounds. This program is a rare opportunity to begin a rich and rewarding career.
Eligibility requirements
Culture & vibe
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.
Key Dates
February 2024 – Applications Open
28th March 2024 – Applications Close
March/April 2024 – Interviews commence
April/May 2024 – Offers and outcomes announced, Graduate applicants may be required to complete further suitability assessments which may result in a slight delay of offers and outcomes
May/June 2024 – Commence Graduate Program
How to apply
To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply Now’ button.
You will be required to submit the following as part of the application:
Please do not tell anyone about your application with the organisation at this stage of the process as doing so may harm your suitability for employment with MPS.
You may be contacted via SMS regarding the next stage of the process.
A merit list will be established for candidates who are suitable and will remain valid for a period of 12 months.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen