Defence and Government Security Clearances

Q: What are the costs involved?

There are three fees involved in the process: A one-off Sub-Contractor Agreement Execution Fee (SCAEF) which lasts for the duration of your sponsorship under ADCG. An Annual Sponsorship Management Fee (ASMF) based on the clearance level you require. The ASMF is invoiced each year whilst we remain your sponsor. The renewal invoice is emailed 12 months after the year 1 invoice (as opposed to 12 months after your clearance is granted as ASGVA deem ADCG to be your sponsor upon signing of the SCA). A one-off Vetting Fee once your clearance is granted by AGSVA . These fees are staggered over a number of months whilst you complete your application. Depending on your circumstances these fees and charges may be tax deductible. Please contact us via the form below email as the fee structure differs depending upon the level of the clearance required.

AGSVA Baseline, NV1, NV2 Security Clearances

ADCG Sponsorship and Obtaining a New AGSVA Security Clearance or an Upgrade of your Current Clearance

ADCG is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
ADCG sponsors Australian Government Security Clearances at the Baseline, Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) and Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) levels.
ADCG sponsorship is not dependent on a Defence or Government contract or task and can be retained whilst on task and in breaks between tasks.
Security Clearances granted by AGSVA are recognised within Government Departments, Defence and Industry.

Purpose of a Security Clearance

Under the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), personnel that need ongoing access to security classified resources must hold a security clearance at the appropriate level. Security classified resources include Protected, Secret and Top Secret information, systems that hold classified information, and classified assets. A person may also be required to hold AGSVA security clearance if they occupy a position of trust requiring additional assurance about the integrity of the position’s occupant.

An AGSVA security clearance is not required to access information that does not have a security classification, including Official or Official: Sensitive information. For this type of information, routine employment screening is sufficient.

The purpose of the security vetting process is to determine whether an individual is suitable to hold a security clearance—that is, whether they possess and demonstrate an appropriate level of integrity. In the security context, integrity is defined as a range of character traits that indicate the individual is able to protect Australian Government resources. These character traits are: honesty, trustworthiness, maturity, tolerance, resilience and loyalty.

The assessment of a clearance subject needs to establish confidence that they possess a sound and stable character, and that they are not unduly vulnerable to influence or coercion. The PSPF requires that any doubt regarding an individual’s suitability to hold a security clearance be resolved in the national interest.

To initiate your Security Clearance application

ADCG will engage with you and outline our proven process, advise the timeline to gain your clearance and answer any questions you may have.
ADCG will provide Standard Operating Procedures to roadmap your application.
ADCG will provide advice, assistance and a dedicated Security Advisor to help throughout your application.

When your Security Clearance is granted?

ADCG will provide the annual governance required to maintain your security clearance.

How long does a security clearance last?

Baseline clearances last 15 years
Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearances last 10 years
Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) clearances last 7 years

How long does it take?

Most ADCG candidates take between one and four weeks to complete their applications using ADCG process and support.
AGSVA are currently demonstrating processing times of:
- Baseline 20 working days.
- Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) 70 working days.
- Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) 100 working days.

Are there any mandatory criteria?

You must hold Australian Citizenship under the DISP process.
Dual citizenship is acceptable.

What are the costs involved?

There are three fees involved in the process:
- A one-off Sub-Contractor Agreement Execution Fee (SCAEF) which lasts for the duration of your sponsorship under ADCG.
- An Annual Sponsorship Management Fee (ASMF) based on the clearance level you require.
- The ASMF is invoiced each year whilst we remain your sponsor. The renewal invoice is emailed 12 months after the year 1 invoice (as opposed to 12 months after your clearance is granted as ASGVA deem ADCG to be your sponsor upon signing of the SCA).
- A one-off Vetting Fee once your clearance is granted by AGSVA .
These fees are staggered over a number of months whilst you complete your application.
Depending on your circumstances these fees and charges may be tax deductible.

Please contact us via the form below email as the fee structure differs depending upon the level of the clearance required.

Let us help you with AGSVA Baseline, NV1 and NV2 Clearances

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Please note that ADCG is a private commercial entity and neither ADCG, nor its products or services, are endorsed or sponsored in any way by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency, Department of Defence or Commonwealth of Australia.

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Contact

PH: 1300 11 2324
Level 1, 33 Allara Street
Canberra City
ACT 2601

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