Job Opportunity: Security Specialist
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Specialist to join our National Security & Resilience team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice on security issues, including sanctions and foreign interference risk.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Driving inquiries into security issues and producing targeted assessments, including recommendations of appropriate mitigations as required.
* Supporting the management and coordination of compliance-related activities necessary to assist in adherence to internal policy requirements and external legislative standards regarding defence export controls.
* Working with the team to receive and manage queries regarding defence export controls, sanctions, and security-related due diligence, and providing advice to individuals/groups/teams.
* Liaising with internal governance and audit stakeholders to assist in internal audit and assessment activities.
* Providing regular updates and/or training across the organisation to continue to uplift security awareness and compliance with relevant policy and procedures.
* Liaising with regulators or government agencies to arrange outreach sessions and leverage other opportunities for training & education.
* Contributing to wider National Security & Resilience project initiatives across the organisation.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our National Security & Resilience team and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.
As a Security Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the broader National Security and Resilience team to maintain and build upon existing processes to identify and support mitigation of security-related issues.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. They will also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and recommendations.
Additionally, the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of security principles and practices, with experience working in a similar role or industry.