Job Overview
This role is critical to the operational success of our business, focusing on protective security across governance, personnel, and physical security.
* Strategic oversight of security practices to support business operations.
* Embedding security into entity operations through reinforced culture and awareness.
* Ensuring compliance with security requirements for contracts and agreements.
* Providing expert advice and incident response services.
* Developing and maintaining security policies and plans.
* Conducting regular threat and risk assessments to evaluate security posture.
* Regular security audits to maintain regulatory standards.
* Collaborating with external bodies on security matters.
* Investigating incidents and conducting responses.
* Communicating security information to stakeholders.
* Establishing procedures to achieve security outcomes.
* Fostering a positive security culture.
* Implementing security awareness training programs.
* Managing security performance measures.
* Disseminating intelligence and threat information.
* Managing Australian Defence Industry Security Program requirements.
* Overseeing access control and security key management.
* Traveling to sites for security reviews, staff training, and presentations.
About You
This opportunity seeks an experienced security professional to join our team in Canberra.
Requirements:
* Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence Security Clearance (Essential).
* Defence Security Officer Course and Defence Security Risk Management Course (Desired).
* Knowledge of incident management, investigations, and crisis management principles.
* Understanding of security risk management techniques.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong experience in Microsoft Office packages.
* Demonstrated experience in Defence security or security processes.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and work independently.