Security clearance insight and guidance.
Plain-English guides to AGSVA, DISP accreditation, clearance pathways, and Defence-industry careers. Written by the sponsor. No fluff.
On the desk this month.
What is AGSVA and why do you need a sponsor?
The vetting authority explained. Plus why you cannot apply directly. Read →
Baseline, NV1, NV2: which clearance do you need?
Plain guide to the four Australian clearance levels and typical use cases. Read →
How new Australian citizens qualify for Defence careers
Citizenship unlocks Defence work. Here is how the pathway runs. Read →
Osborne, AUKUS and Baseline: pathway for tradies
Site access clearances for AUKUS submarine work and Defence infrastructure. Read →
Cyber, systems, software: the NV1 pathway
For engineers and cyber specialists. Sponsored NV1 without a Defence-industry job offer. Read →
Security Cleared Careers: how the cashback pathway works
Get placed with a Defence partner and your clearance investment comes back. Read →
How long does a security clearance take?
Real AGSVA timeframes. What speeds a clearance. What slows one down. Read →
DISP accreditation for small businesses
DISP Entry, Level 1, 2, 3 explained. When you need it. How to prepare. Read →
Migration agents: opening a Defence-industry pathway
Refer citizen clients into Baseline, NV1 or NV2 sponsorship. Partnership model explained. Read →
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear every day: eligibility, timeframes, travel history, AGSVA process. Read →
How a security clearance fast-tracks your career
Baseline unlocks Osborne and AUKUS work. NV1 unlocks cyber and engineering. Here is the maths. Read →