Security & Facilities Manager

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As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

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Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all - we provide flexible start and finish times.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Primary Responsibility:
The Security & Facilities Manager, as the company’s recognised Security Officer (SO), is responsible for ensuring the business complies with the Australian Government requirements for the protection of classified material in accordance with the Defence Security Principles Framework and our obligations as a Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) member. This requires managing personnel, facility and security system requirements and ensuring we have appropriate governance systems in place to maintain our posture as a trusted Defence supplier.

The Security & Facilities Manager is responsible to develop, plan and execute a security strategy which is consistent with the company’s overarching business strategy, with a specific focus on DISP compliance to ensure the suitability and effectiveness of the businesses Systems.

The Security and Facilities Manager is responsible for the development of the security and facilities personnel including participation in hiring, retention, performance feedback, mentoring, talent management, career and development planning.

As part of this role, you will be required to attend security call outs and respond to out of hours’ facility security issues. You may also be required to travel domestically to other facilities/ office locations.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Implementing, coordinating and overseeing all security measures for the protection of classified material under Ultra control.
- Providing security advice to Ultra management and employees consistent with the Defence Security Protective Framework (DSPF).
- Developing, implementing and reviewing Security Policies, Procedures and Plans, ensuring that they reflect DSPF obligations to ensure the business maintains at least Level 2 DISP Membership.
- Undertaking security risk assessments as needed to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage security risks in accordance with the DSPF.
- Maintaining the Security Register (SR) detailing all aspects of classified activities undertaken by Ultra.
- Ensuring the ongoing Accreditation of company facilities ranging from Zone 2 to Zone 5 areas.
- Maintain oversight of the bilateral security agreements applicable to specific projects ensuring systems, tools, and practices are consistent with those agreements.
- Assist with the management of communication security (COMSEC) assets, information, and associated activities to ensure ongoing compliance and retention.
- Facilitating personal security clearances and associated actions.
- Developing and implementing an ongoing program of security education and awareness for all employees.
- Providing briefings and debriefings to employees as required and maintaining records of these activities. These briefings include inductions overseas travel, debriefings upon cessation, access to security zones etc.
- Conducting preliminary enquiries into suspected or confirmed security incidents, ensuring that Defence are advised of any such incidents, and these are recorded in the SR.
- Conducting preliminary enquiries into reported contacts with foreign nationals or representatives of foreign countries, and incidents of security interest, ensuring that a report on all inquiries conducted is provided to Defence.
- Preparing and forwarding visits advi