International & Defence Security Officer

**Job no**: 0053181
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department/School**:Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support and safeguard global research initiatives while expanding your expertise through partnering with our world-class researchers.
- Great opportunity for career growth within a collaborative team.
- UOM 7 - $102,338 - $110,780, 17% super, benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced defence security professional to work as an International & Defence Security Officer at the University of Melbourne. The role involves contributing to a diverse program of activities to support the wider governance framework, and playing a key role in supporting compliance with the requirements of the Defence Industry Security Program and other associated national and international safeguard mechanisms. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to enhance operations and alignment with University Policy and Australian best practice, and have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment. You will be an integral member of the team, supporting this diverse portfolio and bringing consistency and cohesion in approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing technical advice to a range of stakeholders for strategic decision-making, and any associated security implications, and support and be accountable to the CSO in meeting any operational requirements;
- Ensure sensitive and classified materials held by the University have appropriate safeguard measures in place, maintain the Designated Security Assessed Position (DSAP) list, manage Personnel Security Clearance requests, report change of circumstances and vulnerabilities of clearance holders;
- Act as liaison point with the Department of Defence and other key stakeholders to ensure adoption of preventative measures and effective execution of management plans, including reporting security and fraud incidents and contact reports, in accordance with Defence policy.

**Who we are looking for**
We are looking for people who can manage priorities effectively and work collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders.

You will also have:

- A track-record of implementing and delivering governance, policy and reporting outputs under direction;
- Proven capability to provide successful service-orientated administration and support, demonstrating initiative, organisation and attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement;
- Eligible to complete the Introduction to DISP training course and the SO training course
- May be required to work from multiple locations and outside normal hours during peak periods.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

**This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.**

**Your new team - Research, Innovation and Commercialisation**
RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all ten Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

We aspire to service excellence every single day and creating an innovative, positive culture where feedback is valued, success is recognised and the University comes first in decision-making. We value big thinking on a global scale, attention to detail and care about our researchers' success, the personal development of our team members and ensuring RIC is a great place to work at the University.

**What we offer you**
In addition to the opportunity to join a fantastic team in an emerging area of research governance and defence security within the tertiary education sector, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page

**The University of Melbourne**
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We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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