Security Advisor

**The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations.**

Part of Downer Group, our Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to _enable our communities to thrive. _

**Join us on the journey.**

We currently have an opportunity for a **Security Advisor**to join our team. Working closely with the Senior Security Specialist, you will manage the Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services enterprise security requirements and ensure compliance against the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP). Additionally, the role will be responsible for actively managing, monitoring, and reporting on the implementation of enterprise security initiatives including the administration and coordination of all security clearances.

**What you’ll do**

The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

- Develop, contribute and/or maintain enterprise security documentation, including plans, processes, procedures and internal security controls
- Conduct regular enterprise security risk assessments and coordinate required mitigations and/or remediations
- Manage the facility security requirements of Downer offices
- Coordinate, facilitate and/or conduct investigations into security incidents as directed by the CSO
- Conduct regular security awareness training for staff and ensure staff undertake and project specific security training
- Manage and maintain the security clearance register and conduct day to day administration of all security clearance requests, change of circumstances, etc.

**What you’ll bring**
- Bachelor of Security Studies or equivalent (desirable)
- Cert. IV in Security or a related field
- Defence Security Officers accreditation (DS&VS) or ability to attain
- A minimum Australian Government Security Vetting Agency **NV2**Security Clearance
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, with working knowledge of the Defence Security Principals Framework, Protective Security Policy Framework and Information Security Manual.
- Experience within an Australian Government working environment
- Experience in the Defence industry desirable

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

**Why work for us?**

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.