MBK Security Group provides NV1-cleared security officers for Perth CBD government, Defence, AUKUS-related, and critical infrastructure sites. Operating under Western Australia Security Agent Licence 84728 and across Australia under multiple state Master Licences, our cleared-officer roster is verified against AGSVA records before each assignment and operates in alignment with client security plans and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
Perth is on the cusp of becoming Australia’s most strategically significant Defence location. The Optimal Pathway announcement under AUKUS Pillar 1 confirmed Henderson, just south of Fremantle, as the home of Australia’s Submarine Rotational Force-West and the long-term sustainment hub for the conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines. HMAS Stirling at Garden Island (WA) — Australia’s largest Royal Australian Navy base — already hosts the Collins-class submarine fleet and is undergoing significant expansion. Add the WA Defence Industry corridor at Henderson and Australian Marine Complex, the resources-sector Defence overlap (rare earths, critical minerals), and the Commonwealth and WA government tenancies in the CBD — and Perth’s NV1 demand surface is growing faster than anywhere else in Australia.
If you’re a Defence prime, an AUKUS-related contractor, a Commonwealth or WA government facility manager, a critical infrastructure operator, a data centre operator, or a corporate occupier with a Perth site that requires personnel cleared to Negative Vetting Level 1, this page is for you.
Where NV1 clearance is required in Perth
Perth NV1 demand concentrates around six distinct facility types and precincts:
- Royal Australian Navy — HMAS Stirling, Garden Island (WA). Australia’s largest RAN base and the home of the Collins-class submarine fleet. NV1 clearance is a baseline expectation for guarded perimeter, gatehouse, and protected-zone work at the base and supporting facilities.
- Henderson and Australian Marine Complex (AMC). The designated long-term home of AUKUS Submarine Rotational Force-West sustainment and Australia’s growing naval shipbuilding and sustainment ecosystem. The site is undergoing major expansion to support nuclear-powered submarine sustainment from the early 2030s. Cleared-personnel requirements are intensifying rapidly across primes and sub-tier suppliers.
- Defence West and supporting Commonwealth tenancies. Including Defence Industry organisations, AFP Western Australia operations, ASIO Perth operations, ASIC, APRA, and the broader Commonwealth presence in the Perth CBD towers. Many have protected-zone requirements.
- WA state government precincts. The State Administrative Centre at Dumas House and the surrounding Treasury and government office precinct, WA Police HQ, and the WA government data assets handling protected information.
- Critical infrastructure under SOCI Act 2018. Fremantle Ports operations, Perth Airport and Jandakot Airport precincts, the Western Power network and substations, telecommunications carrier facilities, and the major LNG/gas processing infrastructure on the North West Shelf — falling under Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) obligations.
- Data centre cluster. Tier III/IV data centres at Malaga, Bibra Lake, and Osborne Park — many handling protected and PROTECTED:CABINET workloads for Commonwealth and WA government clients.
- Resources-sector Defence overlap. Mining and processing facilities for rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals are increasingly subject to Defence Industry Security Program controls under AUKUS Pillar 2 (advanced capabilities) — particularly companies in the Lynas, Pilbara Minerals, and Iluka Resources supply chains. Cleared-personnel requirements are emerging at executive levels and IP-protected facilities.
- Higher education and research with Defence-funded programs. Including UWA (Crawley), Curtin University (Bentley), Edith Cowan University, and the WA Defence Science Centre research environments where Defence-funded or regulated programs operate.
What our NV1 officers do on Perth sites
Cleared work in Perth spans Defence operational sites, Defence Industry sustainment corridors, Commonwealth and state government access control, and the emerging AUKUS-aligned commercial environments. Our NV1 officers perform tasks that require active vetting, disciplined SOPs, and government-grade reporting:
- Access control and identity verification — pass issuance, contractor induction, visitor vetting, badging, and permit-to-work checks at controlled entry points (especially HMAS Stirling, AMC Henderson, and Defence Industry corridor sites)
- Gatehouse and secure reception — staffed entry points, mail and delivery screening, vehicle inspection at protected-zone perimeters
- Patrols of protected and CABINET-classified areas — foot and vehicle patrols inside controlled perimeters, CCTV monitoring, and incident detection in line with site security plans
- Alarm response inside cleared zones — escalation protocols and coordinated response with Departmental Security Advisors, Defence Security Officers, base security commanders, and WA Police where relevant
- Search and screening — bag and vehicle inspection, x-ray and metal detection where required, screening as per site-specific Standard Operating Procedures
- Incident management and reporting — shift logs, evidence preservation, witness statements, and liaison with sponsoring agencies
- Event security at protected venues — Ministerial events, AUKUS partner visits (US, UK delegations), Defence Industry conferences, sensitive corporate events at primes and sub-tier suppliers
Compliance and governance
Perth Defence and AUKUS-related clients apply some of the most demanding governance frameworks in the country, with rapidly intensifying requirements as the AUKUS sustainment pathway matures. Our operating standards align to:
- AGSVA clearance verification — every assigned officer’s NV1 status is verified during onboarding and re-verified before each assignment.
- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) alignment — our SOPs align to the four PSPF outcomes for Commonwealth and Defence clients.
- Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) alignment — for engagements with Defence primes and DISP-member organisations in the Henderson / AMC corridor, we operate to DISP personnel, physical, ICT, and governance standards.
- Site security plans and DSA-approved procedures — every Perth deployment operates to the client’s site security plan.
- SOCI Act compliance for critical infrastructure clients — including alignment to CIRMP requirements for Fremantle Ports, energy, gas, and telecommunications sector clients.
- WHS and fitness for duty — site-specific inductions, drug and alcohol testing where required, and ongoing fitness-for-duty monitoring.
- Reporting and audit trail — shift logs, handover notes, incident reports, and audit-ready records delivered as per client cadence.
- WA Security Agent Licence 84728 — every officer is also licensed under WA security legislation, in addition to holding AGSVA clearance.
How we resource NV1 roles in Perth
Perth is the fastest-growing market for cleared work in Australia, driven by the AUKUS Optimal Pathway, the Henderson AMC expansion, and Defence West’s continued growth. We resource Perth NV1 work through three channels:
- Existing NV1 pool — we maintain a roster of NV1-cleared officers with capacity for WA deployments, including officers familiar with RAN base protocols, Henderson Defence Industry sites, and WA government tenancy procedures.
- Client-sponsored clearances — when new sponsorship is needed for a specific Perth site, we coordinate with the sponsoring agency, prime contractor, or DSA to manage the AGSVA process. This is the dominant channel for new AUKUS-related contracts, where primes are increasingly sponsoring proactive clearance pipelines.
- Surge capacity and relief — trained relief officers maintain coverage during leave, training cycles, or surge requirements (such as exercise periods at HMAS Stirling, AUKUS partner visits, or major Defence Industry events).
Each Perth NV1 deployment includes a named site supervisor and a duty manager accountable for shift-by-shift compliance.
Why MBK for NV1 work in Perth
- WA Security Agent Licence 84728. Active and in good standing — every officer is licensed under WA security legislation in addition to holding AGSVA clearance.
- Multi-state licensing. Plus active licences in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, and NT — particularly relevant for AUKUS work, which routinely has multi-state components (Perth sustainment, Adelaide construction, Sydney engineering, Canberra HQ).
- Forty-plus years of operational continuity. Founded in 1984. For Defence and AUKUS cleared work, supplier longevity and stability are themselves procurement criteria — particularly where contracts run on 10-30 year horizons.
- Integrated capability. NV1 guarding can be combined with mobile patrols, alarm monitoring, CCTV, and facility maintenance — all under one accountable provider, simplifying procurement.
- Audited management systems. ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (work health and safety) certified. ASIAL Silver member.
- Disciplined supervision model. Site supervisors and duty managers, not unsupervised solo guards. Critical for cleared work where compliance is the product.
- National AUKUS alignment. Because we operate across all eight states and territories, we can support AUKUS primes and sub-tier suppliers with national footprints — with consistent compliance frameworks across Perth (sustainment), Adelaide (construction), Sydney (engineering), and Canberra (HQ).
Perth and WA precincts we cover for NV1 work
Our NV1 deployment footprint across Perth and WA includes:
- Perth CBD core — St Georges Terrace, Hay Street, Murray Street, the State Administrative Centre at Dumas House, and the surrounding Commonwealth tenancies
- HMAS Stirling and Garden Island (WA) — Royal Australian Navy base and supporting Defence-aligned facilities
- Henderson and Australian Marine Complex (AMC) — AUKUS-aligned naval shipbuilding and sustainment corridor
- Fremantle and Fremantle Ports — SOCI-regulated maritime infrastructure
- Bibra Lake and Cockburn industrial corridor — Defence Industry, advanced manufacturing, and AMC supply chain
- Malaga and Osborne Park — data centre cluster and protected-information environments
- Perth Airport precinct — aviation security and Defence aviation operations (where role-dependent passes apply)
- Jandakot Airport precinct — general aviation and Defence training-aligned operations
- Crawley, Bentley, and Joondalup — university research environments with Defence-funded programs
- Bibra Lake / Henderson corridor — Defence Industry and AUKUS-related industrial expansion
- Pilbara region — for resources-sector Defence overlap clients (rare earths, critical minerals, LNG)
- Mandurah and the Peel region — for clients with Henderson-adjacent operations
Industries and environments we serve in Perth
- Royal Australian Navy and Defence prime contractors — particularly AUKUS-aligned
- AUKUS Submarine Rotational Force-West sustainment ecosystem
- Defence Industry primes and sub-tier suppliers in the Henderson / AMC corridor
- Commonwealth government departments and agencies — Perth offices
- WA state government departments and protected-information environments
- Critical infrastructure operators under the SOCI Act 2018 (Fremantle Ports, Western Power, gas processing)
- Tier III/IV data centres handling protected and PROTECTED:CABINET workloads
- Resources-sector clients with Defence Industry Security Program controls (rare earths, critical minerals, advanced materials)
- Higher education and research with Defence-funded programs (UWA, Curtin, ECU)
- Aviation and transport hubs at Perth Airport and Jandakot
- Major corporate occupiers requiring NV1 for executive floors, board areas, and protected commercial information environments
How NV1 pricing works for Perth contracts
NV1 cleared officers in Perth attract a premium over standard licensed guards because of the clearance investment, vetting maintenance, and operational discipline required for cleared work. Perth and the Henderson / AMC corridor have tightening labour markets driven by AUKUS expansion, which is putting upward pressure on cleared-personnel rates. Pricing depends on:
- Clearance level required — NV1, NV2, or PV. NV1 is above Baseline and below NV2/PV; pricing scales with clearance. AUKUS-related work increasingly requires higher clearance levels.
- Hours of cover and shift pattern — 24/7 base perimeter operations vs business-hours-only departmental reception differ significantly.
- Site risk profile and SOP complexity — base gatehouse vs AMC executive floors vs CABINET-area patrols.
- Sponsorship arrangements — whether MBK supplies pre-cleared officers from existing pool, or whether the client/agency sponsors new clearances. AUKUS work is increasingly sponsoring clearances proactively given AGSVA processing times and the long-horizon nature of the engagements.
- DISP alignment requirements — Henderson/AMC contracts increasingly specify DISP-aligned controls beyond standard NV1 requirements.
- Reporting cadence — daily/weekly/monthly governance reporting requirements, integration with client GRC platforms.
- Procurement vehicle — pricing differs across direct engagement, panel arrangements, prime contractor sub-engagements, and managed service contracts. AUKUS programmes often use specialised procurement vehicles distinct from standard Defence panels.
We provide a written proposal within two business days of you describing your Perth site, clearance requirements, shift pattern, and procurement vehicle. Contact our NV1 team or call 1300 023 333.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an NV1 clearance and why does it matter for Perth work?
NV1 — Negative Vetting Level 1 — is a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). It allows the holder to access information classified up to PROTECTED. In Perth, NV1 is required for most guarding work at HMAS Stirling, Henderson and AMC Defence Industry sites, AUKUS-aligned contractors, Commonwealth and WA government tenancies handling protected information, and increasingly at resources-sector facilities subject to Defence Industry Security Program controls.
Does MBK service AUKUS-related sites in Perth?
Yes. The AUKUS Optimal Pathway has confirmed Henderson and HMAS Stirling as central to Australia’s submarine sustainment future. We support cleared and DISP-aligned guarding requirements at AUKUS-aligned sites — primes, sub-tier suppliers, and government-facing program offices. Given the long-term horizon of AUKUS engagements (sustainment running through to the 2050s), we prioritise long-cycle clearance pipelines and stable supervisory teams for AUKUS-related work.
Can MBK sponsor an NV1 clearance for a Perth site?
Clearances are sponsored by eligible Commonwealth entities or approved contractors — they cannot be sponsored by a security provider on its own. What we do is work with your sponsoring agency, prime contractor, or Building Security Manager to coordinate the AGSVA process for officers we onboard for your site, manage the rostering once sponsorship is in place, and handle clearance-currency monitoring throughout the engagement.
How fast can MBK provide NV1 officers in Perth?
For sites where MBK has existing cleared officers in the WA pool, we can typically commence within 5-10 business days from contract signing — including site induction, security plan briefing, and roster confirmation. For sites requiring new client-sponsored clearances, the timeline depends on AGSVA processing times (typically 6-12 months for new NV1 clearances). For AUKUS-related work where sponsors are running proactive clearance pipelines, lead times are often shorter once the pipeline is established.
Are MBK officers familiar with RAN base protocols at HMAS Stirling?
Officers assigned to RAN sites in WA complete site-specific inductions covering the relevant security plan, base orders, and SOPs. Where the site requires familiarity with RAN access protocols, submarine-fleet-adjacent operations, or specific Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements, we assign officers with prior experience and complete the required briefings before deployment.
Does MBK work with DISP-member organisations in Perth?
Yes. The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is the Defence vetting framework for industry suppliers. Where a Perth client engagement requires DISP-aligned controls — for personnel, physical, ICT, or governance — we work to those standards as part of our SOPs. DISP alignment is increasingly the baseline expectation for Henderson / AMC contracts.
Can MBK provide officers cleared higher than NV1 in Perth?
Yes — where roles require NV2 or PV clearance, we work through the same sponsorship and verification model. NV2 and PV clearances take longer to obtain and cost more, but we maintain pathways for clients whose Perth sites require higher clearance levels. Higher clearance levels are increasingly common in AUKUS-aligned work given the sensitivity of nuclear-powered submarine sustainment information.
What’s different about NV1 work in Perth vs Adelaide or Sydney?
The clearance is the same. The work mix differs significantly. Perth is heavily weighted toward RAN sustainment (Stirling, Henderson), AUKUS Submarine Rotational Force-West, and the resources-sector Defence overlap (rare earths, critical minerals). Adelaide is dominated by AUKUS submarine construction (Osborne) and DST Group (Edinburgh) — more shipbuilding and research. Sydney has a broader corporate, financial-sector, and Defence operational mix. AUKUS work in particular often spans Perth-Adelaide-Sydney with consistent compliance requirements across all three.
Next steps
Tell us about your Perth site, the clearance levels you need, your shift pattern, your procurement vehicle, and your reporting requirements. We’ll respond with a written proposal covering staffing plan, supervision model, compliance approach, and pricing — within two business days.
Get an NV1 proposal for your Perth site →
Or call our 24/7 dispatch on 1300 023 333.
MBK Security Group operates under WA Security Agent Licence 84728 and corresponding licences in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, and NT. ASIAL Silver Member. ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified.
