El 1 - Complex Security Case Manager

$111,441 - $125,705 plus up to 15.4% super and 10% BDCP
- Brisbane CBD - QLD, Edinburgh - SA, Laverton - VIC, Melbourne CBD - VIC, Penrith - NSW, Sydney CBD - NSW

**The Role**
Contribute to Defence industry security capability and join a great workplace in a challenging and rewarding role.
We are looking for project management professionals who have a problem-solving centric mindset that will ensure that Defence and Defence industry has the security protection needed to ensure uncompromised capability.

The main responsibilities of the role will be:

- Lead the team that manages complex Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) cases.
- Establish and deliver DISP priorities, practices, and methodologies to ensure quality outcomes.
- Ensure the management and handling of information across Defence industry and DISP entities is effective, efficient and secured.
- Undertake high-level research and analysis surrounding complex security issues, raise risks and proactively putting forward recommendations.
- Strong analytical thinking in particular with addressing the role of DISP in supply chain security and risk management is highly regarded but not essential.

We will be creating merit pool to fill vacancies over the next 18months.

**About our Team**
The DISP is essentially security vetting for Australian businesses. We help Australian businesses meet security requirements when delivering Defence contracts and tenders. We give DISP members access to Defence security advice, support service, and help members better understand and manage security risks across their businesses.

These positions are important for building Defence capability and carries an entitlement to receive Building Defence Capability Premium (BDCP) to eligible employees. The employment category is viewed as being of strategic significance to Defence capability, and assign a premium of up to 12% of eligible salary and allowances to employees occupying specific positions within that employment category.

Further incentives to join us include:

- A competitive remuneration and leave package and up to 15.4% superannuation.
- Defence is full of exciting work opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. You can have multiple careers within the one organisation, with sites in all States and Territories.
- Learning and development opportunities through:

- Defence Education Assistance and Programs to support APS personnel in gaining professional qualification; and
- Defence Online Academy to provide APS personnel with a range of online training material.
- Defence invests heavily in developing the expertise of our people to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to work with great leaders and in great teams to deliver great capability.
- We know that as much as you may love your job, it's important to be able to get away. We provide generous leave entitlements for whatever happens in life.
- We provide a range of wellbeing programs dedicated to supporting you and your family through whatever work and life have to offer.
- You have free access to fitness facilities such as gymnasiums at most sites nationally, to support your mental and physical health.
- We offer flexible and agile ways of working to empower you to work in a way that reflects your circumstances and your lifestyle.
- Defence offers free parking at many Defence sites; including our Defence site in the ACT.

Defence has locations across Australia including regional areas. These roles can be undertaken in many Defence locations and we are committed to enabling employees with flexible working arrangements.

Never worked in Defence or Government before? No worries Our supportive team and management will work closely with you.

We are interested in understanding your strengths, what you want to get out of the position, and what unique insights you can bring to the team. We are after innovators with a passion to contribute to the DISP, and support Australian businesses to understand and meet their security obligations when engaging in Defence projects, contracts and tenders.

What sort of skills do I need?
- Experience in leading small, high performing teams and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- A strong ability for identifying issues that require complex management and the ability to manage sensitive and high-risk issues with diligence, thought and discretion.
- Experience in analysing complex security issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to improve processes and address challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts, and ensuring effective communication to achieve shared goals.
- Adapting to changing priorities, managing competing demands, and navigating through evolving requirements and regulations working in a fast-paced environment.

If you have a background and interest in security, we encourage you to get in touch with the contact officer with any questions you might have to help you understan