Program Security Advisor

Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1913559
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Reporting to Boeing Defence Australia's Program Security Operations Manager the Security Advisor will provide specialist security support across a major Defence program within Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). The role will focus on ensuring compliance with the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership obligations, and Defence contractual security requirements.
This position plays a key role in supporting a Defence program's security activities across a diverse program portfolio, and providing effective engagement with Defence, CASG, and external security authorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with program teams, BDA security specialists, and other stakeholders.
The role will be based onsite at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of security framework aligned to DSPF, PSPF, DISP, and Defence contractual obligations.
• Provide security advice and support to a diverse Defence program.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of security documentation, including security policies, procedures, plans, and registers.
• Conduct and evaluate security risks, issues, opportunities and support remediation planning and closure in collaboration with program and functional owners.
• Support internal and external security audits, reviews, and inspections, to ensure compliance with Government, Defence and Business requirements.

• Provide specialist advice to new projects, including supply chain security, within the program to ensure security requirements are identified and communicated. Coordinate and support security investigations and reporting of security incidents and breaches.

• Contribute to security reporting, metrics, and briefings for the CSO and senior leadership
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Experience working in security advisory, or security governance within Defence, or government environments.
• Sound understanding of the Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF), ASIO Tech Notes, and security practices and procedures specifically relating to high security facilities and programs.
• Experience supporting Defence classified programs and secure environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess security risk and recommend practical mitigation strategies.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple projects.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable
• Relevant qualifications in security, risk management.
• Experience supporting major defence acquisition or capability programs.
• Experience working in high security environments within Government or Defence.
• Current Defence Security Officer Course and or COMSO course.

• Hold a current NV1 or higher national security clearance.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements and have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS-PV security clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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