- 3 – 5 months – that’s the average time it takes to process a new NV1/NV2 security clearance application.
- With WorkSec’s Cleared Talent Referrals, businesses can access candidates who already hold Baseline, NV1, or NV2 clearances – reducing the hiring timeline from months to days.
- Over 3,000+ roles requiring a security clearance are live across Australia at any given time.
- Every candidate referred through WorkSec is part of our Trusted Workforce program, meaning they’ve passed rigorous Employment Suitability Checks (ESCs).
- Cleared referrals are available across critical skills areas: Engineering, ICT, project management, intelligence, logistics, manufacturing, construction, space and more.
Cleared Talent Referrals
WorkSec’s Cleared Talent Referrals connect you with pre-vetted professionals holding Baseline, NV1, and NV2 clearances – ready to step into Defence and Government roles today.
Through our Trusted Workforce program, we give Defence primes, SMEs, recruiters, and labour hire firms direct access to skilled, compliant, and Defence-ready candidates – reducing lead times from months to days.
The Challenge: Finding Cleared Talent Fast
Across Australia’s Defence and Government sectors, the demand for security-cleared professionals is greater than ever. Critical roles requiring Baseline, NV1, and NV2 clearances often remain unfilled for months, creating capability gaps and delaying delivery on high-value projects.
WorkSec removes this roadblock by giving organisations direct access to our Trusted Workforce – a rich talent pool of pre-vetted, security-cleared, and Defence-ready professionals spanning engineering, ICT, intelligence, project management, logistics, manufacturing, construction, space and more.
WorkSec’s Cleared Talent Referral Solution
Our Cleared Talent Referrals service connects Defence primes, SMEs, recruiters, and labour hire firms with highly skilled candidates who already hold the required security clearance.
Through the Trusted Workforce program, WorkSec maintains a continuously growing pipeline of vetted and sponsored individuals who meet the strict eligibility and suitability standards set by the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
When your business has a Designated Security Assessed Position (DSAP) to fill, WorkSec rapidly matches you with qualified professionals – ensuring speed, compliance, and operational readiness.
Did You Know?
How It Works
You provide role requirements
including clearance level, skills, and experience.
We activate the Trusted Workforce
advertising your opportunity across our vetted candidate pool.
Shortlist & referral
we introduce qualified, cleared professionals for your review and selection.
Seamless onboarding
your new hire is project-ready, reducing downtime and clearance delays.
Why WorkSec
Why Choose WorkSec for Talent?
Extensive Cleared Talent Pool
Gain access to candidates at Baseline, NV1, and NV2 levels across disciplines from IT and engineering to project management.
Trusted Compliance Checks
Every referral comes through WorkSec’s Trusted Workforce, backed by Employment Suitability Checks aligned with AS4811:2022.
Ready-to-Go Workforce
Accelerate recruitment with candidates who are already vetted and cleared, reducing project start times.
Lower Hiring Risk
We connect you only with pre-vetted professionals who meet Defence and Government security requirements.
Real-World Results
- Defence SME – NV1 Engineers
A mid-sized Defence engineering firm urgently needed cleared NV1 systems engineers for a new program. Within four weeks, WorkSec had referred and placed three qualified professionals, allowing the project to launch on schedule. - Recruitment Agency – Baseline ICT Specialists
A specialist recruiter was struggling to source Baseline-cleared ICT candidates for a federal contract. WorkSec activated its Trusted Workforce pool, delivering a shortlist within days and enabling multiple successful placements. - Labour Hire Firm – NV2 Project Managers
Faced with tight deadlines and strict DISP compliance, a labour hire firm turned to WorkSec. By leveraging our NV2-cleared talent pool, they filled two senior project management roles in less than six weeks – avoiding costly project delays.
Build Your Cleared Workforce with Confidence
Whether you need a single cleared specialist or an entire project team, WorkSec delivers the right talent, at the right clearance level, at the right time. Every referral comes from our Trusted Workforce, built on compliance, governance, and national security standards.
