Physical Security Advisor, Defence Programs

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia DXC Technology Full time

Key responsibilities:

  • Providing sound physical security advice to the Chief Security Officer, Defence Program Managers and Executives, aligned to, amongst other things, the Protective Security Policy Framework, ASIO Technical Notes and Defence Security Principle Framework.
  • Conducting threat and risk assessments, and implement a continuous review process to ensure they remain relevant, proportionate and fitforpurpose
  • Liaising with and supporting designated facility security officers and assistant security officers whom manage the daytoday operations of physical security zones
  • Managing contractual arrangements with security service providers and arrange routine maintenance and adhoc repair of specialised security assets, and ensuring the timely payment of invoices
  • Contributing to future secure/restricted office fitouts to ensure compliance with Commonwealth physical security standards and preparing necessary certification documents for review by accreditation authorities
  • Support the development of new, and continuously review existing, site specific security policies and procedures
  • Oncall duties to coordinate the response of security alarm activations afterhours (additional allowance available)
  • Responding to requests from, and providing information to, internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintaining security databases
  • Pivoting your focus to support other elements of the Public Sector Security Team, for example personnel security requests and matters
- other reasonable tasks as directed by the Chief Security Officer
  • Public Sector Industry from time to time

Key requirements:

Critical to your success, you will be an effective team player and leverage your:

  • understanding of risk management frameworks and assessment methodologies
- project management skills to achieve results
- experience in developing, maintaining, and implementing high-quality written security policies and procedures, including security communications to personnel
- excellent time management to deliver a diverse workload in a fast pace environment
- strong communication skills to clearly articulate security requirements and champion security, and
- ability to establish and maintain effective and trusted working relationships both internally and externally.

Additional specific job requirements / qualifications:

  • You must be an Australian Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance, and satisfactorily pass DXC's preengagement integrity checks
  • Previous and/or current employment in a federal government physical security advisory role (highly desirable)
  • Completion of a Diploma of Security and Risk Management, and/or Diploma of Government (Security) (highly desirable)
  • Completion of the DS&VS Security Officer Training within the last 3 years (highly desirable)
  • Completion of Department of Defence Security Risk Management Workshop

Our culture and benefits:
DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC


As an employer of choice, our "people first" philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.

Some of these include;

  • Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University
  • DXC Recognition, our global virtual platform that fosters a culture of appreciation and celebration with realtime reward and recognition
  • We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC
  • More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave
  • Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days
  • Wellbeing matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family
And of course, all the basics: Novated Leasing, discounted health insurance, paid parental leave and many other discounts

In return, we agree to ensure a hiring process that is enjoyable, thorough, and fair.

We strive to provide an environment that lets you thrive and show off the very best version of yourself, while learning about us at the same time.

Interviews and onboarding are conducted online, as part of us being a virtual-first company.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer**:DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the 'bring your whole-self to work' philosophy. It i

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