The Role

• Do you have experience in a Government Security environment?
• Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people?
• Are you interested in joining a great workplace in a challenging and rewarding role?

Electromagnetic Warfare and Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Joint & Air Systems Program Office (J&A SPO) is seeking a talented and experienced security professional to join our team and perform the role of an APS 6 Security Advisor.

The successful applicant will be required to perform, contribute, and achieve complex security work within an integrated workforce under general guidance.

This position is located within EWIS J&A SPO Business Management Unit and will be responsible for establishing a positive security culture and environment for activities, information and personnel.

Within the Physical Security function the APS6 Security Advisor is accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex protective security work within an integrated workforce.

They will work within the legislation framework, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence’s mission and business objectives.

The Security Advisor will actively manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships and will be required to identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop, and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.

The Security Advisor will develop and maintain close links with a range of other Defence and Defence Industry security partners.

As the subject matter expert for security matters, the Security Advisor will be responsible for providing security assistance and advice to all members of the EWIS J&A SPO.

About our Team

The EWIS J&A SPO undertakes the acquisition and through-life-support of assigned Joint and Air Electronic Warfare Capabilities used by the Australian Defence Force.

It delivers countermeasures development and validation services and supports a number of projects being delivered to the Intelligence and Security Group.

The EWIS J&A SPO are comprised of members of diverse skills and disciplines who work together to provide a wide variety of activities undertaken by EWIS.

It has a high performing culture and the successful candidates can expect to be challenged in their role and supported by an inclusive and considerate team and leadership group.

You will be a part of the Business Management Unit (BMU) team with 5 dedicated team members delivering support to project and product teams, financial management, security services, recruitment and HR services, risk management, quality management and governance, data and records management, commercial management, learning and development, and work, health and safety.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is an innovative and experienced security professional, who has an in-depth knowledge of Government Security requirements and frameworks.

The successful candidate will :

• Provide detailed security, technical, and professional advice which will contribute to program and project management and planning;
• Have the capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance the achievement of business outcomes;
• Knowledge of and ability to provide advice on security incidents that is in accordance with the Defence Security Policy Framework (DSPF);
• Work collaboratively with other EWIS SPO stakeholders to support the achievement of outcomes;
• Highly developed communication skills;
• Ability to set work priorities and manage workflows;
• Actively participate in team work and group activities; and
• Ability to be the SPO Communications Intelligence Security Officer (COMSO).

The successful candidate will require a Positive Vetting security clearance. The successful candidate may be able to commence a role with a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance however, failure to attain the Positive Vetting may require a role change.

Last updated : 2024-05-05