Job Title: Site Security Officer
About the Role:
The Site Security Officer is responsible for the security of a digital business in Australia. They will provide strategic oversight of protective security across governance, personnel and physical security to assist continuous delivery of business operations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Be the first point of contact for security advice and incident response.
* Develop and maintain security policies and plans.
* Conduct regular threat and risk assessments to assess suitability of security posture in specific areas to confirm or evolve required security standards.
* Conduct regular security audits to ensure business activities remain within required accreditation or regulatory standards.
* Where required, conduct direct engagement with external accreditation and regulatory bodies on specific matters directly relating to operational security activities.
* Conduct investigations and incident responses in critical circumstances to maintain protection of the business operations and staff.
* Provide specific details of key security content pertaining to their area where required to feed security managers' liaison with external and internal communications relating to investigations or incidents.
* Establish effective procedures to achieve security outcomes that are consistent with Australian government policies and legal requirements.
* Foster a positive security culture where personnel understand their responsibilities to manage security risk.
* Ensure information and security awareness training programs are in place so personnel (including personnel and contractors located or travelling overseas) understand their security obligations.
* Establish security performance measures to ensure the required protections are achieved.
* Disseminate and manage intelligence and threat information to stakeholders across the entity.
* Manage Australian Defence Industry Security Program requirements including reporting and security clearances.
* Directly manage access control, security keys and the security of information in the Canberra facility.
About You:
* You must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
* A defence security officer course or defence security risk management course is desirable.
* You should have knowledge of incident management, investigations and crises management principles.
* You should have knowledge of security risk management techniques.
* You must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* You should have strong experience in all Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
* You should demonstrate experience in Defence security or security processes and procedures.
* You must have the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and or external stakeholders.
* You should have self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under your own initiative to deliver outputs.
Why This Role?
This is a challenging role where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.