DISP Accreditation & Security Sponsorship Services
Trusted Security Cleared Delivery Partner for Government & Defence
AJQ is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). We support government agencies, defence industry and regulated enterprises with security cleared specialists and sponsorship for Australian Government security clearances.
HOW WE SUPPORT SECURE PROGRAMS
DISP Member
AJQ is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program, meeting Defence standards for governance, personnel, physical and cyber security.
Cleared Specialists
Contract specialists, project teams and cyber and testing resources for secure government and defence programs.
Clearance Sponsorship
We can sponsor suitable candidates for Baseline and NV1 clearances where there is a genuine ongoing need. You do not need to work for AJQ.
Mobilisation & Support
We coordinate sponsorship and onboarding, mobilise people into secure environments and support them through long engagements.
Aligned Security Practices
Governance aligned to Essential Eight, ISO 27001 and CPS 234, backed by our independent SOC 2 Type 2 report.
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Talk to us about sourcing cleared specialists or building a pipeline of sponsored talent.
Talk to usQuestions & Answers
The Defence Industry Security Program is run by the Department of Defence. It sets out the security standards a company must meet to work on Defence projects and handle classified material, covering governance, personnel, physical and cyber security.
Yes, but only where there is a genuine need. Applicants must be able to show why they require the clearance, which role or project it is for and how long it is needed. A clearance is not something to hold just in case, and we will not sponsor one on that basis. Where the need is clear we sponsor Baseline and NV1 clearances through AGSVA, and we recommend applying for Baseline first as NV1 processing times are longer. The clearance itself is assessed and granted by the Australian Government, not by us.
We start by confirming the justification, then complete our own identity and police checks before lodging the nomination with AGSVA. Applications can usually be started within 48 hours. The sponsorship stays with AJQ and can be transferred to another sponsor later if needed.
No. Sponsorship is independent of our consulting work. You do not need to be an AJQ employee or contractor, or be working on one of our projects. What you do need is a genuine, current requirement for the clearance, for example a government or industry role where the employer cannot sponsor you itself. The sponsorship sits with AJQ for as long as that need exists and can be transferred to another sponsor if your circumstances change.
DISP membership is held by a company and shows its security practices meet the Defence standard. A security clearance belongs to an individual. A Defence project may need both, and we can help with either.