How do I impose a health, character and/or security clearance as a condition of engagement?
The need for a health, character and/or security clearance would normally be mentioned in the Gazette notification of the employment opportunity and/or in supporting selection documentation. It will generally be desirable to complete any clearances before a prospective employee is formally engaged. However, an agency head may consider it appropriate to engage a person subject to the person satisfying the agency head as to their suitability following an appropriate clearance process. If so, an appropriately drafted condition of engagement should be provided in writing to the prospective employee before engagement. The condition should state the standard or level of clearance required and, if appropriate, specify a period within which the clearance must be obtained. It should be drafted so as to enable the agency to terminate the person’s employment at an earlier date if a clearance is refused or if it becomes clear that a satisfactory clearance will not be obtained.
